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AC58 LYP

2009 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

179,150 mi
Last recorded179,150 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Passat99,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC58 LYP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2024 179,150 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 170,058 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both n/s and o/s inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 266,557 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 154,749 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both front drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 144,528 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 144,492 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 135,950 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 123,399 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 115,355 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 98,302 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 83,769 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 76,877 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 63,640 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 52,513 miles

N/S/R spring tail broken, spring still located.

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 40,919 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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 LYP is a 2009 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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