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AA06 MCE

2017 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,588 mi
Last recorded60,588 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Passat68,204 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA06 MCE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 60,588 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))

Fail 20 Oct 2025 60,387 miles

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

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 1 Nov 2024 49,698 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 43,537 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 31,938 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 20,744 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 19,249 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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AA06 MCE 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 AA06 MCE, 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 AA06 MCE registered?

AA06 MCE is a 2017 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 7 November 2017.

Is AA06 MCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA06 MCE 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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