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AD59 LFB

2010 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

184,382 mi
Last recorded184,382 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Passat101,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 LFB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 184,382 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2026 184,376 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jun 2025 174,312 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 166,181 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 158,447 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 153,510 miles

Both wipers smearing slightly

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear seats

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

Fail 29 Mar 2022 153,508 miles

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

Both wipers smearing slightly

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear seats

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 146,614 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2021 146,614 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 144,750 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 134,833 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 16 Mar 2019 134,832 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2018 109,563 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 109,430 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2018 108,774 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2017 100,485 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2016 94,402 miles

advise(front blades smearing screen)

advise(front wishbone rear bushes deteriorating)

advise(rear tyres unevenly worn)

advise(various led's inop on n,s,r light unit)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 94,402 miles

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

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

advise(front blades smearing screen)

advise(front wishbone rear bushes deteriorating)

advise(rear tyres unevenly worn)

advise(various led's inop on n,s,r light unit)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 87,169 miles

advise(front blades smearing screen)

advise(front wishbone rear bushes beginning to deteriorate)

advise(uneven wear on rear tyres)

advise(various led's inop on n,s,r indicator)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 74,861 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2013 52,460 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)

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

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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AD59 LFB is a 2010 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AD59 LFB, 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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AD59 LFB is a 2010 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 18 January 2010.

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