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420 ARP

2010 Volkswagen Passat

Brown Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,655 mi
Last recorded48,655 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Passat101,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration420 ARP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2010
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 28 Oct 2025 48,655 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 47,737 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 46,305 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 45,297 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 45,843 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 43,079 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 41,292 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 38,392 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 35,375 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 31,442 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 29,954 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 22,056 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 16,913 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?

Based on 6,960,690 MOT tests across 591,281 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
8,659
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
591,281
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 256,176
constant velocity joint gaiter split 196,521
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 92,195
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 90,839
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 89,758
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420 ARP is a 2010 Volkswagen Passat in Brown with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2010 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 101,028 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Passat fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 256,176 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 420 ARP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Passat typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 16 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 420 ARP registered?

420 ARP is a 2010 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 5 November 2010.

Is 420 ARP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 420 ARP shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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