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2018 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

49,856 mi
Last recorded49,856 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Passat60,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 KBM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 49,856 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 49,024 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 49,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 45,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/18 2.73mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.86mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 38,467 miles

Front BUMPER,LOWER PART OF GRILL DAMAGED

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 38,431 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front BUMPER,LOWER PART OF GRILL DAMAGED

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing VERY VERY (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing VERY VERY (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 30,626 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing VERY (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing VERY (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 30,609 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing VERY (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing VERY (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?

Based on 6,960,690 MOT tests across 591,281 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
8,659
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
591,281
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 256,176
constant velocity joint gaiter split 196,521
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 92,195
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 90,839
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 89,758
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1 KBM is a 2018 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2018 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 60,064 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Passat fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 256,176 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1 KBM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Passat typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 8 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 1 KBM registered?

1 KBM is a 2018 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 29 June 2018.

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