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A14 CSH

2005 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,146 mi
Last recorded151,146 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Passat103,801 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 CSH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 151,146 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 151,146 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 148,780 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 144,848 miles

Offside Rear body damaged

Offside Rear tyre out of shape on inside edge

Rear registration plate delamination

Fail 22 Oct 2018 144,848 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear coil spring very rusty

Offside Rear body damaged

Offside Rear tyre out of shape on inside edge

Rear registration plate delamination

Pass 18 Oct 2017 140,244 miles

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

Fail 18 Oct 2017 140,243 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear poor condition

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

Pass 20 Oct 2016 136,387 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 136,387 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 132,767 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 125,046 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 125,046 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 114,013 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 114,013 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 107,599 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 88,155 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 71,774 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 56,347 miles

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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A14 CSH is a 2005 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A14 CSH, 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 A14 CSH registered?

A14 CSH is a 2005 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is A14 CSH safe to buy?

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