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345 MEA

2018 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,818 mi
Last recorded123,818 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Passat60,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration345 MEA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 123,818 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arm, rear bush, slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 68,896 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 55,940 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 55,940 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut or crack exposing cords, tyre slight wear on edges. tyre cracking around tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge/ shoulder worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tyre, slight wear on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 39,014 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 25,237 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2021 25,237 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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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345 MEA is a 2018 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 345 MEA, 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

How do I check the history of 345 MEA?

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What year was 345 MEA registered?

345 MEA is a 2018 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 9 July 2018.

Is 345 MEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 345 MEA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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