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618 JWD

2008 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,257 mi
Last recorded70,257 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Passat103,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration618 JWD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 70,257 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 10 Jul 2018 69,522 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner swept area reduced (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear light lens has slight damage

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner swept area reduced (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all suspension bushes starting to perish

rear tyres have slight damage cracks

underbody brakes steering and suspension has surface rust

Pass 27 Jun 2017 69,068 miles

Front inner edges of front brake discs starting to corrode

Front inner edges of front tyre tread wearing

Pass 5 Jul 2016 66,245 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 63,254 miles

front brake discs wearing

Pass 15 Jul 2014 60,602 miles

front brake discs starting to wear

Pass 17 Jul 2013 57,214 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 52,324 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 52,324 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Gas suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 51,633 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Feb 2012 51,633 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 42,190 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 36,612 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 36,389 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 23,808 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 16,777 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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618 JWD is a 2008 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 618 JWD, 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 618 JWD registered?

618 JWD is a 2008 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 5 March 2008.

Is 618 JWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 618 JWD shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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