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AM08XBN
2008 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration AM08XBN
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model PASSAT
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
16
Passes
6
Failures
72.73%
Pass Rate
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120 Total Defects Recorded
14 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 107,779 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advise exhaust system corroded.
- Advise all rear suspension corroded
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
19 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 100,904 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
19 Dec 2024
Fail
Mileage: 100,899 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
16 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 96,149 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
9 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 96,097 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Emissions unable to be completed Due to major leak of exhaust gases (8.2.2.2 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
17 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 92,166 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2024 14 Jun 202621 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 86,931 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
12 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 84,067 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- unable to see sills due to plastic coverings
- unable to see all brake pipes
- o/side rear wheel arch corroded
- o/s rear wing and wheel arch has slight accident damage
- n/s front inner wheel arch liner holed and damaged
- lower front grill and bumper damaged
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear ends (1.1.11 (c))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached insecure not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip zone B (3.2 (a) (i))
10 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 84,064 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear ends (1.1.11 (c))
- unable to see sills due to plastic coverings
- unable to see all brake pipes
- o/side rear wheel arch corroded
- o/s rear wing and wheel arch has slight accident damage
- n/s front inner wheel arch liner holed and damaged
- lower front grill and bumper damaged
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached insecure not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip zone B (3.2 (a) (i))
1 Apr 2020
Pass
Mileage: 82,485 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front wheel arch liner damaged
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front wheel arch corroded
- Offside Rear bumper side panel insecure not likely to fall off
- Offside Rear wing and wheel arch has accident damage
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- lower front grill and bumper damaged
- unable to see all brake pipes
- Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
30 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 82,483 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- unable to see all brake pipes
- lower front grill and bumper damaged
- exhaust heat shield insecure
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front wheel arch liner damaged
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear wing and wheel arch has accident damage
- Offside Rear bumper side panel insecure not likely to fall off
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front wheel arch corroded
- Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
28 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 75,374 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2020Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear tyre inner side wall punctured Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- unable to see all brake pipes
- Offside Rear wheel arch has accident damage
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached plastic side panel (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front wheel arch corroded
- Nearside Rear tyre valve leaking
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported across axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
27 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 67,180 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- unable to see all brake pipes
23 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 61,498 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- unable to see all brake pipes
- engine cover/undertrays fitted
- Offside Rear wheel arch slightly damaged
29 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 56,779 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- unable to see all brake pipes
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
29 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 56,799 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- unable to see all brake pipes
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 50,416 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 45,068 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2015 14 Jun 202619 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 38,797 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2014 14 Jun 202619 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 32,979 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2013 14 Jun 202614 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 27,105 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2012 14 Jun 202614 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 27,105 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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AM08XBN was registered on 2008-04-03
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