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5 YKR

2008 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Petrol 1980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

138,312 mi
Last recorded138,312 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Passat103,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
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Vehicle Details

Registration5 YKR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,980cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 2 Sep 2025 138,312 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 129,416 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

advise under trays fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2023 120,533 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 110,912 miles

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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5 YKR is a 2008 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YKR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 5 YKR registered?

5 YKR is a 2008 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is 5 YKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5 YKR shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 5 YKR have outstanding finance?

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