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A18 VOY

2010 Volkswagen Passat

Brown Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

160,059 mi
Last recorded160,059 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Passat101,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 VOY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2010
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 160,059 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 160,048 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn consul bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn consul bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 151,150 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2024 150,920 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 141,976 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 132,082 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 132,072 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Fuel system component leaking Filter Housing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2021 116,179 miles

Exhaust joining sleeve rotten

Front lower arm rear bushes separating

N/S number plate light inop

O/S/F link worn

Pass 2 Nov 2020 107,164 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 88,641 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2018 69,664 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 49,197 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 45,120 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 40,162 miles

nearside front tyre cut in side wall not through to braiding

Fail 4 Sep 2013 31,313 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 31,313 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2013 31,245 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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 VOY is a 2010 Volkswagen Passat in Brown with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 A18 VOY, 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.

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A18 VOY is a 2010 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 September 2010.

Is A18 VOY safe to buy?

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