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A2 JEY

2017 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,006 mi
Last recorded129,006 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Passat68,204 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 JEY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 129,006 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2025 129,004 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 123,134 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))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 118,750 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 118,750 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 109,069 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 93,104 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f very worn on inner edge o/s/f worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 82,901 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 82,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside 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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A2 JEY is a 2017 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A2 JEY, 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 A2 JEY registered?

A2 JEY is a 2017 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 15 February 2017.

Is A2 JEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 JEY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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