MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
183,512 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
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))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
engine light on
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin will need replacing shortly (3.5.1g)
Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction went out when faults cleared (3.1.7)
o/s rear lamp lens broken
o/s rear tyre worn badly on inside edge
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
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?
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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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