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AD10 UPA

2010 Volkswagen Passat

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,893 mi
Last recorded98,893 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Passat101,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD10 UPA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 98,893 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 86,464 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 86,461 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 84,630 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 2 Aug 2021 84,605 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Aug 2020 82,161 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 24 Apr 2019 63,139 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 54,027 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 54,025 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 45,735 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 36,460 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Outer tyre sidewall perishing

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Outer tyre sidewall perishing

Fail 27 Apr 2016 36,460 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Outer tyre sidewall perishing

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Outer tyre sidewall perishing

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

Pass 8 May 2015 27,449 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 May 2014 21,038 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Apr 2013 15,180 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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AD10 UPA is a 2010 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2010 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 101,028 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 AD10 UPA, 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 16 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AD10 UPA is a 2010 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 15 May 2010.

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