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AA08 FKU

2008 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,512 mi
Last recorded183,512 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Passat103,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 FKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 183,512 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 183,512 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 176,066 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 167,552 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

Pass 19 Apr 2017 153,261 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 153,261 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin will need replacing shortly (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 135,050 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 135,050 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction went out when faults cleared (3.1.7)

Pass 6 Apr 2015 107,049 miles

o/s rear lamp lens broken

o/s rear tyre worn badly on inside edge

Pass 11 Apr 2014 79,595 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 79,595 miles

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)

all brake discs worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Pass 15 May 2013 71,868 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 58,548 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 May 2012 58,548 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 44,547 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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AA08 FKU is a 2008 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 103,828 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AA08 FKU, 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 18 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AA08 FKU registered?

AA08 FKU is a 2008 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 12 May 2008.

Is AA08 FKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA08 FKU shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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