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A3 PAT

2018 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,097 mi
Last recorded90,097 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Passat60,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 PAT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 6 May 2025 90,097 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 76,746 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 May 2023 57,744 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 42,411 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 27,154 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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A3 PAT is a 2018 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 A3 PAT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A3 PAT registered?

A3 PAT is a 2018 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 22 June 2018.

Is A3 PAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 PAT shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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