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A51 SVW

2009 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

73,958 mi
Last recorded73,958 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Passat99,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA51 SVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 73,958 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 72,462 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 70,828 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 67,077 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 64,006 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 60,179 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2020 60,122 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 54,545 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 51,139 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 47,927 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 41,877 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 34,081 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 4 Aug 2014 27,455 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 22,046 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 14,414 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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A51 SVW is a 2009 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 A51 SVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A51 SVW?

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What year was A51 SVW registered?

A51 SVW is a 2009 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 10 June 2009.

Is A51 SVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A51 SVW shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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