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A8 XUL

2009 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

97,891 mi
Last recorded97,891 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Passat99,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 XUL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2024 97,891 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 95,529 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 93,598 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 93,574 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Oct 2021 89,449 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 86,795 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 80,432 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 78,013 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 74,926 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 69,654 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 64,253 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 59,685 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 59,685 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2013 53,055 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 May 2013 53,055 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 46,041 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 46,041 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 XUL is a 2009 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XUL, 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 XUL registered?

A8 XUL is a 2009 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 27 April 2009.

Is A8 XUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 XUL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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