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AM08DXS
2008 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1968cc
General Information
- Registration AM08DXS
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model PASSAT
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
13
Passes
7
Failures
65%
Pass Rate
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67 Total Defects Recorded
4 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 103,294 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner edges 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
3 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 103,281 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner edges 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
6 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 98,793 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
6 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 98,791 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
7 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 92,042 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2022 16 Jun 20266 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 88,682 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- clutch/flywheel faulty
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
24 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 85,805 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
24 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 85,805 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
3 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 81,397 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
3 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 81,395 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
8 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 75,780 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt bottom boot (2.4.G.2)
- Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Brakes (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
8 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 75,779 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear inner bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear inner bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt bottom boot (2.4.G.2)
- Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Brakes (3.7.B.3)
9 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 69,355 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- slight play in steering rack
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
14 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 59,236 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2016 16 Jun 202613 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 59,236 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
14 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 52,246 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
5 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 44,130 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
6 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 36,744 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2013 16 Jun 20266 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 36,744 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
2 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 28,782 MI
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AM08DXS was registered on 2008-04-14
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