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237D408

2005 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

227,403 mi
Last recorded227,403 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Passat103,801 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration237D408
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 227,403 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 227,403 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 215,474 miles

Rear Inner Both tyre inner wall worn

Pass 23 Feb 2017 205,840 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 205,840 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. Both (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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237D408 is a 2005 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 103,801 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 237D408, 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 21 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 237D408 registered?

237D408 is a 2005 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 27 December 2005.

Is 237D408 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 237D408 shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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