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140 ETR

2017 Volkswagen Passat

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,613 mi
Last recorded64,613 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Passat68,204 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration140 ETR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 7 Aug 2025 64,613 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s front on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 47,844 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 25,636 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 22,041 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2021 18,078 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 15,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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140 ETR is a 2017 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2017 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 68,204 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 140 ETR, 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 9 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 140 ETR registered?

140 ETR is a 2017 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 13 October 2017.

Is 140 ETR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 140 ETR shows 6 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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