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AD09 JFA

2009 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

181,059 mi
Last recorded181,059 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Passat99,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD09 JFA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2021 181,059 miles

Covers and under trays fitted, obscuring full view of engine and underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 30 Nov 2021 181,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Covers and under trays fitted, obscuring full view of engine and underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Mar 2021 178,390 miles

Covers and under trays fitted, obscuring full view of engine and underside of vehicle

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Wet weather test, test carried out on wet weather conditions

Pass 20 Feb 2020 175,218 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2020 175,191 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 159,728 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 130,702 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 101,465 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 101,465 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 78,915 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 9 Mar 2016 78,658 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 10 Jul 2015 70,219 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 64,774 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2014 64,774 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2013 54,960 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 48,360 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 48,360 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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AD09 JFA is a 2009 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc 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 AD09 JFA, 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 AD09 JFA registered?

AD09 JFA is a 2009 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 10 June 2009.

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