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AF08BCP
2008 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1968cc
General Information
- Registration AF08BCP
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model PASSAT
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
16
Passes
8
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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82 Total Defects Recorded
26 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 240,822 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
18 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 233,896 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
14 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 225,833 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
14 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 225,832 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working Boot lid (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
30 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 218,503 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
30 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 218,503 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
28 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 210,365 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
28 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 210,363 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
30 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 195,871 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
28 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 175,496 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
25 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 175,327 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
30 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 152,720 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
27 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 152,509 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
17 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 135,016 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2019 17 Jun 202615 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 130,546 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- STRONG ADVISE: All 4 tyres are low on tread, rears are through to the second stage soft rubber.
15 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 113,409 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2017 17 Jun 202614 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 113,406 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
2 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 85,321 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2016 17 Jun 202618 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 82,585 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
14 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 82,398 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
18 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 68,787 MI
17 Jun 202618 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 68,787 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2014 17 Jun 202620 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 54,798 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2013 17 Jun 202618 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 43,839 MI
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AF08BCP was registered on 2008-07-11
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