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MLZ 7211

2004 Volkswagen Passat TDI

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

132,476 mi
Last recorded132,476 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLZ 7211
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat TDI
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 132,476 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2025 127,281 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 114,419 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 103,583 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2022 103,313 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 87,423 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2021 87,323 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 70,101 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 72,007 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 64,722 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 60,666 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat TDI?

Based on 757 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
8,997
Miles/Year
169
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER SIDEWALL 2
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2
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MLZ 7211 is a 2004 Volkswagen Passat TDI in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Passat TDI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MLZ 7211, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was MLZ 7211 registered?

MLZ 7211 is a 2004 Volkswagen Passat TDI, first registered on 2 February 2004.

Is MLZ 7211 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MLZ 7211 shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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