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500 GUY

2017 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

120,691 mi
Last recorded120,691 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Passat68,204 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration500 GUY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 120,691 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner 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))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 105,176 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front bumper slightly damaged but not loose or dangerous

Nearside Front wing dent damaged but not dangerous

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 89,595 miles

Nearside Front bumper slightly damaged but not loose or dangerous

Nearside Front headlamp unit damaged but not dangerous or effecting light beam

Nearside Front wing dent damaged but not dangerous

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 69,650 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Sep 2022 69,650 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Jul 2021 48,452 miles

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Jul 2020 38,273 miles

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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500 GUY is a 2017 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 500 GUY, 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.

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What year was 500 GUY registered?

500 GUY is a 2017 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 14 August 2017.

Is 500 GUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 500 GUY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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