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7098 RH

2009 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

105,181 mi
Last recorded105,181 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Passat99,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7098 RH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 105,181 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding slightly on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower arms ( spring cups ) corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower arms inner bushes starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 105,181 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding slightly on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower arms ( spring cups ) corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower arms inner bushes starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 103,226 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 101,673 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 100,700 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 99,435 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 98,006 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 98,006 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 95,785 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 93,358 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 90,587 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 90,587 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 87,417 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 84,429 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 81,572 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 81,572 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 78,920 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 70,816 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 70,816 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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7098 RH is a 2009 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2009 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 99,117 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 7098 RH, 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 17 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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7098 RH is a 2009 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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