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A8 SFW

2009 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

170,819 mi
Last recorded170,819 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Passat99,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 SFW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 170,819 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing

Pass 11 Feb 2025 163,589 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 157,091 miles

Front front discs and pads wearing

Fail 4 Mar 2024 157,086 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front front discs and pads wearing

Pass 16 Jan 2023 144,678 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Jan 2022 133,397 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2022 133,397 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure exhaust clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 128,071 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 123,832 miles

nsr tyre on 3mm

nsr tyre wearing bald inner edge

wind screen has chips outside zone a

Fail 15 Jan 2020 123,832 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nsr tyre on 3mm

nsr tyre wearing bald inner edge

wind screen has chips outside zone a

Pass 16 Jan 2019 116,633 miles

engine cover / under tray fitted

inner edges of both rear tyres worn

Pass 19 Jan 2018 108,494 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 100,283 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 90,634 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jan 2016 90,632 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 80,781 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 71,271 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 46,847 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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A8 SFW is a 2009 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 A8 SFW, 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 A8 SFW registered?

A8 SFW is a 2009 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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