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AO05 WEL

2021 Volkswagen Passat

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,838 mi
Last recorded83,838 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2021 Volkswagen Passat52,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 WEL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2021
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 83,838 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Dec 2025 83,836 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 75,708 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Front under tray on at time of MOT

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil starting to get more (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/inner edge worn (0)mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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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AO05 WEL is a 2021 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,395cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2021 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 52,553 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 AO05 WEL, 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 5 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AO05 WEL registered?

AO05 WEL is a 2021 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 30 December 2021.

Is AO05 WEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO05 WEL shows 3 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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