MOT Status
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188,094 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge 235 45 r17 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To front (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Heat shield loose
Rear steel brake pipe to offside flexible brake hose swollen underneath plastic coating.
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear tyre scrubbing inside edge
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?
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5 SCG is a 2008 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
Across all 2008 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 103,828 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 5 SCG, 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 18 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was 5 SCG registered?
5 SCG is a 2008 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 September 2008.
Is 5 SCG safe to buy?
The MOT history for 5 SCG shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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