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AC51 PAY

2017 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

139,624 mi
Last recorded139,624 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Passat68,204 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC51 PAY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 139,624 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 137,304 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 132,214 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 124,432 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 117,361 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 117,305 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 May 2021 88,125 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 76,305 miles
Pass 11 May 2020

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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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AC51 PAY is a 2017 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,968cc diesel 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 AC51 PAY, 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 AC51 PAY registered?

AC51 PAY is a 2017 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 19 May 2017.

Is AC51 PAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC51 PAY 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.

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