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754 DBK

2008 Volkswagen Passat

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

117,938 mi
Last recorded117,938 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Passat103,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration754 DBK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 117,938 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 117,927 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 114,103 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 114,103 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre perished and split with cords exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 111,207 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 107,288 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 107,254 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 102,510 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 98,216 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes x4 trailing arm and rear bush rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 92,759 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 86,703 miles

vehicle suspension corroded front

Fail 10 Sep 2018 86,695 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

vehicle suspension corroded front

Pass 20 Sep 2017 79,955 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

rear suspension trailing arm,antroll barlink bushes deterorated

surface rust inner wheel arches and underside

Fail 15 Sep 2017 79,842 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

rear suspension trailing arm,antroll barlink bushes deterorated

surface rust inner wheel arches and underside

Pass 20 Sep 2016 72,906 miles

covers fitted to sills not allowing full inspection

Fail 19 Sep 2016 72,899 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

covers fitted to sills not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 Oct 2015 66,998 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 60,509 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 60,504 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 58,645 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 44,841 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 Nov 2012 44,841 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 32,823 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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754 DBK is a 2008 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 754 DBK, 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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754 DBK is a 2008 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 6 November 2008.

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