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AC58 MKL

2009 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

245,854 mi
Last recorded245,854 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Passat99,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC58 MKL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 245,854 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 245,841 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 242,214 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2019 239,137 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (215/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 234,924 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2018 234,924 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure and split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 229,591 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2017 229,591 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2016 224,481 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 224,467 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 217,806 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 177,152 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 116,395 miles

all brake disc worn

Fail 19 Nov 2013 116,387 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Front brake discs worn

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 102,223 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 102,223 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 74,441 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 MKL is a 2009 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MKL, 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 MKL is a 2009 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 23 February 2009.

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