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AM05 YOB

2026 Volkswagen Passat

Black Petrol
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,266 mi
Last recorded131,266 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM05 YOB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2026
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 131,266 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light repeater lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking all round tread and 4mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 131,266 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light repeater lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking all round tread and 4mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 126,002 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Smell of exhaust fumes under the bonnet /engine bay.

Fail 15 Aug 2024 126,002 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Smell of exhaust fumes under the bonnet /engine bay.

Pass 17 Aug 2023 120,597 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 113,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm,worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm,worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 104,028 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 104,028 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 95,826 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 95,792 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 88,731 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 88,731 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 73,843 miles

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))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2018 73,841 miles

Nearside Front 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

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))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 55,144 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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AM05 YOB is a 2026 Volkswagen Passat in Black. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AM05 YOB, 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 0 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AM05 YOB is a 2026 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 27 January 2026.

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