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A22 YXN

2018 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

118,688 mi
Last recorded118,688 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Passat60,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA22 YXN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 118,688 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 131,265 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 152,772 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 118,290 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 117,087 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 150,953 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 98,433 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 71,597 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 71,577 miles

Offside Front 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 13 Apr 2023 148,607 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 slight inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 76,797 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 70,480 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 25,142 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 25,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 117,092 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 50,759 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 18,351 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jun 2020 111,027 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 18 Jun 2020 111,027 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Dec 2018 83,057 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 71,863 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 51,911 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 35,401 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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A22 YXN is a 2018 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2018 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 60,064 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 A22 YXN, 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 8 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A22 YXN registered?

A22 YXN is a 2018 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 30 June 2018.

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