MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
216,607 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Undertrays fitted
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))
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
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))
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)
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)
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)
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)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and close to limit
o/s/f tyre excessiveley worn on inner edge and on limit
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was AA08 KNY registered?
AA08 KNY is a 2008 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 23 May 2008.
Is AA08 KNY safe to buy?
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