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A17 NAM

2017 Volkswagen Passat

Purple Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

78,682 mi
Last recorded78,682 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Passat68,204 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 NAM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2017
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 78,682 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 71,348 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 68,469 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 68,311 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 61,656 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 2 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2023 46,714 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 44,864 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 36,501 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 28,423 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 28,423 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (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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A17 NAM is a 2017 Volkswagen Passat in Purple with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 A17 NAM, 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 A17 NAM registered?

A17 NAM is a 2017 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 25 September 2017.

Is A17 NAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 NAM shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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