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GR08CFF
Year2008
0-60mph8.8 sec
FuelDiesel
Power168 BHP
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VOLKSWAGEN TDI SEL (170) DSG

General information

Make VOLKSWAGEN
Model PASSAT TDI SEL (170) DSG
Colour Black
Year of manufacture 2008
Top speed 135 mph
0 - 60 mph 8.8 seconds
Gearbox 6 speed automatic

Engine & fuel consumption

Power 168 BHP
Max. torque 350 Nm at 1.750 rpm
Engine capacity 1.999 cc
Cylinders 4
Fuel type Diesel
Consumption city 31.7 mpg
Consumption extra urban 49.6 mpg
Consumption combined 41.5 mpg
CO2 emission 172 g/km
CO2 label H
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MOT history

MOT expiry date 2024-05-16
MOT pass rate
63 %
MOT passed 12
Failed MOT tests 7
Total advice items 54
Total items failed 7
MOT #19 2023-05-17 09:41
MOT test number 966669925716
Result Passed
Next expiry date 2024-05-16
Advice
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advice
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advice
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Minor
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advice
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
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MOT #18 2023-05-16 14:21
MOT test number 391397238038
Result Failed
Advice
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
MAJOR
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MAJOR
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
MAJOR
Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached bottom ball joint to sus arm (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Minor
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
MAJOR
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Advice
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
MAJOR
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
MAJOR
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Advice
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advice
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
MOT #17 2022-03-17 13:31
MOT test number 743171834899
Result Passed
Advice
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advice
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advice
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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MOT #16 2022-03-16 16:07
MOT test number 365078648562
Result Failed
MAJOR
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MAJOR
Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advice
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MAJOR
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Advice
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advice
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MAJOR
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Advice
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MAJOR
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MOT #15 2021-03-12 14:28
MOT test number 309027529175
Result Passed
MOT #14 2019-08-16 09:44
MOT test number 255383544146
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advice
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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MOT #13 2019-08-15 11:43
MOT test number 868061760471
Result Failed
Advice
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MAJOR
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
MAJOR
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Advice
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advice
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advice
Nearside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
MOT #12 2018-08-08 08:19
MOT test number 320988771230
Result Passed
Advice
Evidence of exhaust leak around turbo.
Advice
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MOT #11 2017-09-05 11:50
MOT test number 213881207491
Result Passed
MOT #10 2016-08-02 09:26
MOT test number 103820109620
Result Passed
Advice
O/s/f tyre tread wearing on inner edge
Advice
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
Advice
Both front tyre treads wearing on inner edges
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MOT #9 2016-08-01 08:32
MOT test number 230738811058
Result Failed
Advice
O/s/f tyre tread wearing on inner edge
Fail
Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Fail
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advice
Both front tyre treads wearing on inner edges
Fail
Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advice
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
MOT #8 2015-07-09 16:56
MOT test number 786230695190
Result Passed
Advice
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Notice
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
MOT #7 2015-07-09 10:17
MOT test number 769820395140
Result Failed
Advice
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advice
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Notice
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
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MOT #6 2014-07-24 16:15
MOT test number 649185004281
Result Passed
MOT #5 2014-07-24 16:15
MOT test number 949615504281
Result Failed
Pass with rectification
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
MOT #4 2013-07-25 17:11
MOT test number 976336103213
Result Passed
MOT #3 2013-07-23 15:35
MOT test number 799014903202
Result Failed
Notice
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Advice
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Notice
Nail in offside rear tyre
Advice
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
MOT #2 2012-07-31 10:24
MOT test number 309893112435
Result Passed
MOT #1 2011-07-27 09:35
MOT test number 366178101274
Result Passed
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Tax & MOT check

Untaxed Tax expired: 1 March 2024
MOT Expires: 16 May 2024
Tax status 1 March 2024
Days left 56 days too late
MOT expiry date 16 May 2024
Full MOT history See MOT history

Tax calculation

Vehicle class 49
Band H
Single payment (12 months) £ 290,00,-
Single six month payment £ 159,50,-
Total payable by 12 monthly instalments £ 304,50,-
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Mileage check

Odometer In miles
Mileage registrations 19
First mileage registration 2008-08-08
Last registration 2023-05-17
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Registration #1 2008-08-08 6 mi
Registration #2 2011-07-27 18.803 mi
Registration #3 2012-07-31 30.087 mi
Registration #4 2013-07-23 39.835 mi
Registration #5 2013-07-25 39.835 mi
Registration #6 2014-07-24 50.201 mi
Registration #7 2015-07-09 60.467 mi
Registration #8 2015-07-09 60.467 mi
Registration #9 2016-08-01 71.862 mi
Registration #10 2016-08-02 71.862 mi
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Car features

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Dimensions & weight

Width 1820 mm
Height 1517 mm
Length 4774 mm
Wheel base 2709 mm
Kerb weight 1737 kg
Max. allowed weight 2090 kg

Additional information

Fuel tank capacity 70 l
Fuel delivery Direct Injection
Number of doors 5
Number of seats 5
Engine number BMR 094871

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