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AA08 FRP

2008 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

92,903 mi
Last recorded92,903 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Passat103,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 FRP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 92,903 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3-3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre has superfiscial damage to sidewall

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 79,688 miles

Nearside Front superfiscial cut in tyre sidewall

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 May 2015 79,667 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/R Light Cluster Loose But Not Considered Insecure

Pass 6 May 2015 79,667 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S/R Light Cluster Loose But Not Considered Insecure

Pass 6 May 2014 75,114 miles

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 2 May 2013 62,583 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 51,430 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 37,563 miles

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

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

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

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

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 FRP is a 2008 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 AA08 FRP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AA08 FRP registered?

AA08 FRP is a 2008 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 May 2008.

Is AA08 FRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA08 FRP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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