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A26 LTG

2009 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,673 mi
Last recorded88,673 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Passat99,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 LTG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 88,673 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 80,881 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Underbody surface corrosion

Fail 10 Feb 2025 80,881 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Underbody surface corrosion

Pass 5 Feb 2024 71,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 68,752 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns+os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 63,657 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 62,168 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 62,168 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 57,327 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 51,921 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 47,980 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 42,973 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre perished and wearing edges

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 37,417 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 37,416 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 32,217 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 27,292 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 21,635 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 16,491 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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A26 LTG is a 2009 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2009 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 99,117 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 A26 LTG, 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 17 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A26 LTG registered?

A26 LTG is a 2009 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 14 July 2009.

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