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2008 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
General Information
- Registration SP08JFN
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model PASSAT
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- Expires 10 Aug 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 152,676 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- the nsf and osf tyres are worn low
- the car has a modified exhaust system fitted
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
29 Jul 2025
Fail
Mileage: 152,676 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Horn not working (7.7 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- the nsf and osf tyres are worn low
- the car has a modified exhaust system fitted
26 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 143,700 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2025 7 Jun 202626 Jul 2024
Fail
Mileage: 143,700 MI
7 Jun 202611 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 139,380 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2024 7 Jun 202627 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 129,339 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
9 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 127,618 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2022 7 Jun 202610 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 121,103 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2021 7 Jun 20267 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 121,103 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
31 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 117,008 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2020 7 Jun 202631 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 117,008 MI
7 Jun 202622 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 110,111 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2019 7 Jun 202622 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 110,111 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
23 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 103,608 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2018 7 Jun 202622 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 103,608 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
11 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 89,398 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2017 7 Jun 202612 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 74,486 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2016Reason(s) for failure
- brake warning light on Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- child seats fitted in rear seats at time of test
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded swelling (3.6.B.2c)
5 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 74,078 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)
30 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 57,596 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2015 7 Jun 202619 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 42,603 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2014 7 Jun 20264 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 38,721 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2013 7 Jun 20262 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 31,115 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2012 7 Jun 20267 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 29,926 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2012 7 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
SP08JFN was registered on 2008-07-30
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