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A2 YCF

2017 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1395cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

140,362 mi
Last recorded140,362 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Passat68,204 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 YCF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 140,362 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2025 140,362 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 125,558 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 2 Oct 2023 110,135 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively ADVISE NEW DISKS WITH PADS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 96,153 miles

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))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 82,138 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 71,342 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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A2 YCF is a 2017 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,395cc hybrid electric (clean) 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 A2 YCF, 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 YCF registered?

A2 YCF is a 2017 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is A2 YCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 YCF 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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