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2008 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
General Information
- Registration GV08MSX
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model PASSAT
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- Expires 05 May 2027
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
6 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 179,591 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2027 27 Jun 202630 Apr 2026
Fail
Mileage: 179,590 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
1 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 176,647 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
20 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 168,870 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
29 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 160,551 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
3 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 151,173 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
23 Apr 2022
Fail
Mileage: 151,039 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
23 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 140,737 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
27 Apr 2020
Pass
Mileage: 131,287 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
20 Apr 2020
Fail
Mileage: 131,137 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
25 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 125,284 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2020 27 Jun 202625 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 125,284 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
14 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 115,272 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner axial joint (2.2.B.1f)
13 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 100,987 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement console (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement console (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside wiper blade split at ends but still clearing screen effectively
13 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 85,163 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2017 27 Jun 202620 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 71,253 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
20 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 71,253 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)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front 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)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
15 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 55,289 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
20 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 45,684 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
23 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 34,826 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2013 27 Jun 202623 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 27,327 MI
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GV08MSX was registered on 2008-04-25
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