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7297 R

2009 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,987 mi
Last recorded76,987 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Passat99,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7297 R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 76,987 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 72,882 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 67,541 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 64,227 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 56,009 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 50,561 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 48,298 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 44,851 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 41,171 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 91,982 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)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 41,171 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 16 Aug 2016 37,352 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 31,310 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 27,451 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 22,850 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 18,102 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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7297 R is a 2009 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 2009 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 99,117 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 7297 R, 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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What year was 7297 R registered?

7297 R is a 2009 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 4 September 2009.

Is 7297 R safe to buy?

The MOT history for 7297 R 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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