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A20 MDP

2010 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

108,756 mi
Last recorded108,756 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Passat101,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 MDP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 108,756 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))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 89,665 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 80,383 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

all tyres wearing on edges

Pass 21 Jan 2022 70,089 miles

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

slight wear evident rear brake discs

Fail 20 Jan 2022 70,088 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

possible rear inner brake pads low

slight wear evident front/rear brake discs

Pass 12 Feb 2021 66,475 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 66,460 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2020 64,485 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 61,585 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 56,831 miles

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)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Dec 2016 52,512 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 44,695 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 35,488 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 28,446 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 21,408 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 21,408 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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A20 MDP is a 2010 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 A20 MDP, 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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What year was A20 MDP registered?

A20 MDP is a 2010 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 12 January 2010.

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