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WM08BTF
2008 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1968cc
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- Registration WM08BTF
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model PASSAT
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
14
Passes
9
Failures
60.87%
Pass Rate
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109 Total Defects Recorded
8 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 149,305 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- all rear suspension components corroded
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front n/s/f inner arch loose
- Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rears attracted to the subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both fronts (5.3.2 (b))
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both fronts (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))
8 Jul 2025
Fail
Mileage: 149,304 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across subframe (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front n/s/f inner arch loose
- all rear suspension components corroded
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rears attracted to the subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both fronts (5.3.2 (b))
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both fronts (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))
10 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 147,273 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- underside of vehicle corroded
- noise from engine bay
- both headlights cloudy
- all rear suspension bushes in poor condition
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Coil spring corroded both fronts and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))
9 Jul 2024
Fail
Mileage: 147,271 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Coil spring corroded both fronts and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))
- all rear suspension bushes in poor condition
- both headlights cloudy
- noise from engine bay
- underside of vehicle corroded
- Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
18 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 145,460 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
21 Feb 2023
Fail
Mileage: 145,443 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Exhaust mounting defective Central clamp (6.1.2 (a))
26 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 134,914 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
20 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 123,290 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2022 24 Jun 202622 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 114,979 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2021 24 Jun 202627 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 104,557 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2020 24 Jun 202622 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 104,432 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn damaged (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
23 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 97,142 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
23 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 97,142 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
23 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 89,601 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2018 24 Jun 202623 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 89,601 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inside edge (4.1.E.1)
1 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 79,844 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- advise both rear tyres feathering
- advise off side door mirror side repeater slight damage
1 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 79,844 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- advise both rear tyres feathering
- advise off side door mirror side repeater slight damage
25 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 62,353 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
21 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 50,710 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
21 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 50,710 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
23 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 39,677 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
23 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 39,677 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
28 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 28,746 MI
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WM08BTF was registered on 2008-07-30
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