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A17 PGJ

2007 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,478 mi
Last recorded81,478 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Passat106,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 PGJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 81,478 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

engine undertray missing

Pass 6 Feb 2018 67,875 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 62,677 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

cant check under neath due to under tray

Pass 12 Feb 2016 58,602 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 11 Feb 2016 58,602 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 10 Jul 2015 55,931 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 2 Jul 2014 52,002 miles

covers under vehicle

Pass 15 Jul 2013 47,018 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 39,711 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 39,647 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 32,454 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 32,454 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 29,901 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 29,901 miles

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

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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A17 PGJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2007 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 106,474 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 A17 PGJ, 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 19 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A17 PGJ registered?

A17 PGJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 3 November 2007.

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