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2008 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
General Information
- Registration AF08WTM
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model PASSAT
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1999cc
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- Expires 05 Sep 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
3 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 150,757 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Various corrosion to the underbody and suspension components
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
10 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 145,936 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Various corrosion to the underbody and suspension components
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
11 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 137,988 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm inner rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
5 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 132,001 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2023 15 Jun 20266 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 122,463 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2022 15 Jun 20263 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 122,414 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Middle exhaust clamp/sleeve is heavily corroded
9 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 119,174 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
7 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 119,166 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
24 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 113,636 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2020 15 Jun 202623 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 113,624 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
15 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 96,490 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Spare tyre defective ()
- Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- Rear both rear tyres showing signs of castlation
15 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 96,490 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- Spare tyre defective ()
- Rear both rear tyres showing signs of castlation
16 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 88,639 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2017 15 Jun 20267 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 85,195 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
1 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 79,597 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2015 15 Jun 202629 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 79,591 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)
14 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 73,405 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
14 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 73,405 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
3 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 66,614 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2013 15 Jun 20262 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 66,613 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
24 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 62,034 MI
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AF08WTM was registered on 2008-03-03
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