2010 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · MT59 YRF
2010 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Jan 2010. Recorded mileage 143,968 miles. MOT expired on 03 Oct 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,968 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
MT59 YRF Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2025
- 143,968 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MT59 YRF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Volkswagen Passat (MT59 YRF) between October 2012 and October 2025.
The record contains 14 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”.
MT59 YRF Mileage History
- 01/10/201256,907 mi
- 24/09/201366,070 mi+9,163 mi
- 23/09/201473,397 mi+7,327 mi
- 24/09/201581,216 mi+7,819 mi
- 22/09/201687,903 mi+6,687 mi
- 25/09/201794,810 mi+6,907 mi
- 18/09/2018101,848 mi+7,038 mi
- 17/09/2019110,082 mi+8,234 mi
- 21/09/2020115,451 mi+5,369 mi
- 27/09/2021120,901 mi+5,450 mi
- 04/10/2021120,906 mi+5 mi
- 05/10/2021120,906 mi
- 03/10/2022125,743 mi+4,837 mi
- 04/10/2023130,490 mi+4,747 mi
- 23/09/2024138,280 mi+7,790 mi
- 02/10/2025143,968 mi+5,688 mi
Average of roughly 6,696 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Electronic Parking Brake Motor FailureSerious
The EPB motors on the rear calipers can seize or fail, preventing the handbrake from releasing or engaging. This can leave the car stranded or cause the brake warning light to illuminate.
- AC Compressor FailureModerate
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- Ignition Coil Pack FailureModerate
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