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AA08 FZB

2008 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

147,911 mi
Last recorded147,911 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Passat103,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 147,911 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wing/wheel arch corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2019 136,799 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 134,202 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 134,174 miles

Emissions not tested customer advised cambelt is overdue (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 126,225 miles

ENGINE WARNING LAMP ON

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

Fail 19 Mar 2018 126,225 miles

ENGINE WARNING LAMP ON

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 119,456 miles

Mil light on dash

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2017 119,407 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Mil light on dash

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 112,909 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 112,909 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 105,527 miles

EMISSIONS TO CLEAN TO TRIGGER D.S.M.

Fail 16 Mar 2015 105,527 miles

EMISSIONS TO CLEAN TO TRIGGER D.S.M.

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 93,827 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 75,415 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 56,009 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 43,465 miles

adv both front tyres worn on inside edges

adv offside front tyre worn to 2mm

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 FZB is a 2008 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FZB, 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 FZB registered?

AA08 FZB is a 2008 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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