2010 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · EMB 8
2010 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Mar 2010. Recorded mileage 78,823 miles. MOT valid until 19 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,823 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EMB 8 Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2026
- 78,823 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EMB 8 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Volkswagen Passat (EMB 8) between March 2013 and July 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 10 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (16 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
EMB 8 Mileage History
- 15/03/201370,181 mi
- 14/07/201454,055 mi-16,126 mi
- 08/07/201556,919 mi+2,864 mi
- 11/07/201659,482 mi+2,563 mi
- 04/07/201763,226 mi+3,744 mi
- 26/06/201866,717 mi+3,491 mi
- 24/06/201968,834 mi+2,117 mi
- 24/06/201968,834 mi
- 08/07/202070,563 mi+1,729 mi
- 08/07/202070,563 mi
- 06/07/202171,329 mi+766 mi
- 06/07/202171,329 mi
- 29/06/202272,876 mi+1,547 mi
- 20/06/202373,916 mi+1,040 mi
- 27/06/202373,968 mi+52 mi
- 26/06/202475,437 mi+1,469 mi
- 26/06/202475,437 mi
- 21/07/202576,668 mi+1,231 mi
- 10/07/202678,823 mi+2,155 mi
Average of roughly 649 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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