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A21 VEB

2010 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

139,520 mi
Last recorded139,520 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Passat101,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 139,520 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 123,531 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust back box heatshield slightly loose.

Pass 2 Oct 2023 96,404 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 94,810 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 92,334 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 90,130 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2021 90,130 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 87,655 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 84,986 miles

Offside Rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorated

Fail 4 Feb 2019 84,985 miles

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

Offside Rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorated

Pass 30 Jan 2018 82,011 miles

Offside Rear bump stop starting to perish

Pass 2 Feb 2017 78,748 miles

Nearside Rear bumpstop perished and broken

Pass 18 Feb 2016 72,841 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm @ lowest point + bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2015 63,486 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 55,029 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Jun 2013 42,692 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VEB 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 87.5%.

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 VEB, 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 VEB registered?

A21 VEB is a 2010 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 30 June 2010.

Is A21 VEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A21 VEB shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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