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AA08 KNY

2008 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

216,607 mi
Last recorded216,607 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Passat103,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2021 216,607 miles

Undertrays fitted

Fail 6 Mar 2021 215,570 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 210,898 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2020 210,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced GLAZED (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended CENTER (7.1.2 (d))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2019 203,412 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 203,412 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 196,780 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 190,515 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4 (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Mar 2017 190,514 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 181,474 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 181,293 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 161,418 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 161,418 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 133,900 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 103,023 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and close to limit

o/s/f tyre excessiveley worn on inner edge and on limit

Pass 20 Apr 2012 56,423 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 41,987 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 KNY is a 2008 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KNY, 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 KNY is a 2008 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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