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AC58 HTL

2009 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

180,361 mi
Last recorded180,361 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2022
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Passat99,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC58 HTL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2022 180,361 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 180,361 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 160,007 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 154,204 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2020 154,146 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 135,035 miles

Offside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced only 60% of lamp illuminating (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 120,550 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 120,550 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 107,321 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 94,425 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 79,928 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 79,928 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front wiper blades split

Pass 10 Feb 2014 66,966 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2013 53,571 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 41,301 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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AC58 HTL is a 2009 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2009 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 99,117 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 AC58 HTL, 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 17 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AC58 HTL registered?

AC58 HTL is a 2009 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 20 February 2009.

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