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A18 BLY

2010 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

106,399 mi
Last recorded106,399 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Passat101,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 BLY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 106,399 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 105,550 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 104,420 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 103,419 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 102,490 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 101,437 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 100,333 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2019 100,333 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 90,504 miles

Nearside Rear Outer lamp unit has a LED missing for indicator.

Pass 14 Aug 2017 80,102 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2017 80,101 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 71,304 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 66,009 miles

rear discs have slight surface corrosion

Pass 2 Apr 2015 577,816 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 57,798 miles

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

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

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 50,212 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

emissions too lean to test

Pass 9 Mar 2013 42,837 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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A18 BLY is a 2010 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2010 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 101,028 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 A18 BLY, 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 16 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 A18 BLY registered?

A18 BLY is a 2010 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 26 March 2010.

Is A18 BLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 BLY shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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