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A18 TEN

2007 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

184,298 mi
Last recorded184,298 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Passat106,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 TEN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 184,298 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2155516 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 176,622 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2155516 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 172,084 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 159,869 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 148,096 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2020 148,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 131,152 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake only just passed minimum efficiency

Pass 7 Mar 2018 129,434 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 129,434 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 118,925 miles

Offside Front splash shield loose.

Pass 3 Mar 2016 106,299 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 94,400 miles

o/s/f splash shield loose.

Pass 6 Mar 2014 76,068 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 76,068 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 56,251 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 53,612 miles

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 44,700 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 Jan 2011 35,168 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 35,168 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 25,967 miles

nsr tyre has a nail in tread, location of nail is near shoulder and is non repairable

Fail 12 Feb 2010 25,967 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

nsr tyre has a nail in tread, location of nail is near shoulder and is non repairable

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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A18 TEN is a 2007 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2007 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 106,474 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A18 TEN, 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 19 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A18 TEN registered?

A18 TEN is a 2007 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 23 March 2007.

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