CarVerify

Free Car Check

A3 DXC

2017 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1395cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

65,712 mi
Last recorded65,712 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Passat68,204 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 DXC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,395cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 65,712 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Ferrule severely corroded. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Ferrule severely corroded. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 61,171 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres required soon (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 57,361 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear to inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 51,967 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 47,826 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 44,989 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 44,375 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 36,204 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2020 36,200 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (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
Full Volkswagen Passat reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

A3 DXC is a 2017 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,395cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 A3 DXC, 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

How do I check the history of A3 DXC?

You can check the full history of A3 DXC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was A3 DXC registered?

A3 DXC is a 2017 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 17 January 2017.

Is A3 DXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 DXC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A3 DXC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on A3 DXC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.