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940 DWB

2009 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,292 mi
Last recorded124,292 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Passat99,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration940 DWB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 124,292 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and very worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 116,375 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides & cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 107,203 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 107,203 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 98,224 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides - Front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 86,563 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & Perishing - both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 73,554 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides + uneven wear on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 60,076 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 45,487 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 45,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 32,213 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 29,254 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

parking brake just meet efficiency

Fail 16 Sep 2016 29,253 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

parking brake just meet efficiency

Pass 15 Sep 2015 26,434 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 26,434 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 23,213 miles

Offside rear tyre cut on sidewall.

Pass 18 Sep 2013 19,223 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 14,563 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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940 DWB is a 2009 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 940 DWB, 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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940 DWB is a 2009 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 18 October 2009.

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