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AA08 KHU

2008 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

154,560 mi
Last recorded154,560 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Passat103,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 KHU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2020 154,560 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 144,884 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 135,716 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 135,716 miles

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

battery insecure

Fail 11 Sep 2015 135,715 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

battery insecure

Pass 17 Jul 2014 128,529 miles

can not check outer door sills trims fitted

engine under tray fitted

o/s/f drop link top rubber boot starting to split

strong advice o/s/f tyre split on outer wall close to cords

strong advice rear brake pads starting to wear close to limit of 1,5mm

Fail 18 Apr 2014 138,308 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 115,744 miles

all four tyres inner edges wearing low

Pass 20 Jul 2012 108,649 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 17 Jun 2011 81,102 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2011 81,102 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front 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 KHU is a 2008 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KHU, 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 KHU is a 2008 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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