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AC58 NJZ

2009 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

140,852 mi
Last recorded140,852 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Passat99,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC58 NJZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 140,852 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 108,487 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 108,486 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 90,164 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 85,496 miles

damaged to n/s front tyre side wall

undertrays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items

Fail 18 Dec 2018 85,496 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

damaged to n/s front tyre side wall

undertrays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items

Pass 21 Dec 2017 77,954 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items

Fail 21 Dec 2017 77,954 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

under trays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items

Pass 22 Dec 2016 68,980 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

rear tyres are slightly out of shape

under trays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items

Pass 22 Dec 2015 57,714 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under trays fitted and engine cover s unable to check certain items

Pass 23 Dec 2014 46,763 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2014 46,763 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front 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 3 Dec 2013 41,067 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 33,786 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 27,152 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Feb 2012 27,137 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

the off side rear road spring is broken but only the last 25mm of the bottom coil , the spring is still located securely and its function is unimpaired

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 NJZ is a 2009 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NJZ, 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 NJZ is a 2009 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 24 February 2009.

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