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679 SPC

2008 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,360 mi
Last recorded30,360 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Passat103,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration679 SPC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 11 Jun 2025 30,360 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 27,710 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 24,562 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 21,317 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 17,043 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 13,496 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 8,923 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 7,258 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 7,013 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 6,613 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 3,669 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 2,973 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 1,161 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 979 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 836 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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679 SPC is a 2008 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 679 SPC, 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 679 SPC registered?

679 SPC is a 2008 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 15 July 2008.

Is 679 SPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 679 SPC shows 15 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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