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AA08 FPK

2008 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

137,645 mi
Last recorded137,645 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Passat103,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 FPK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2023 137,645 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 137,645 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 133,463 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 133,463 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 130,436 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2021 130,390 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear seatbelts cannot be checked as seats are full

Pass 20 Aug 2020 125,248 miles

Coil spring corroded rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust heat sheild insucure

Fail 18 Aug 2020 125,248 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Coil spring corroded rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust heat sheild insucure

Pass 23 Aug 2019 114,109 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 99,528 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 89,905 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under trays covering floor and components

Pass 11 Jul 2016 79,682 miles

under trays covering under side of vehicle

Fail 11 Jul 2016 79,681 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

under trays covering under side of vehicle

Pass 25 Aug 2015 72,532 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 63,376 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2013 54,728 miles

center exhaust clamp corroded

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 16 Aug 2012 45,779 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2011 33,956 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 FPK is a 2008 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FPK, 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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AA08 FPK is a 2008 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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