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71 MRR

2008 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Petrol 3597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

34,948 mi
Last recorded34,948 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Passat103,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration71 MRR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 34,948 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 30,580 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 27,280 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 25,314 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 23,695 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jul 2021 23,695 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 20,707 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 20,706 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2019 18,689 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 16,507 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 13,879 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 10,697 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 9,042 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 8,428 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 7,628 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 6,745 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 6,346 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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71 MRR is a 2008 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 3,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 71 MRR, 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 71 MRR registered?

71 MRR is a 2008 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 27 May 2008.

Is 71 MRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 71 MRR shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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