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A21 CEL

2010 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

154,688 mi
Last recorded154,688 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Passat101,028 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 CEL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 16 Dec 2025 154,688 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Dec 2024 124,783 miles

Centre exhaust connector very corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 104,273 miles

Slight uneven wear - n/s/r tyre

Pass 3 Jan 2023 81,846 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 57,813 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ONLY JUST 1.6mm(measured) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ONLY JUST 1.6mm(measured) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 39,060 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 25,276 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 25,079 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 24,547 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 23,582 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 22,491 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 21,990 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 20,154 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 18,277 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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A21 CEL is a 2010 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A21 CEL, 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 A21 CEL registered?

A21 CEL is a 2010 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 31 March 2010.

Is A21 CEL safe to buy?

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