MOT Status
ValidMileage
135,408 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
corrosion to the exhaust clamp (part of clamp is missing)
corrosion to the rear subframe
exhaust flexy joint worn
oil level high
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
corrosion to the exhaust clamp (part of clamp is missing)
corrosion to the rear subframe
exhaust flexy joint worn
oil level high
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
corrosion to the exhaust clamp front clamp missing
exhaust flexy joint worn
slight corrosion to the front suspension arms
surface corrosion to the rear subframe
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
corrosion to the exhaust clamp front clamp missing
exhaust flexy joint worn
slight corrosion to the front suspension arms
surface corrosion to the rear subframe
corrosion to the exhaust clamp
exhaust flexy joint split
slight lip on the front brake discs
surface corrosion to the suspension arms
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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403 SHW is a 2013 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
Across all 2013 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 90,248 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 403 SHW, 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 13 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was 403 SHW registered?
403 SHW is a 2013 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 17 December 2013.
Is 403 SHW safe to buy?
The MOT history for 403 SHW shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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