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550 DCX

2020 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,391 mi
Last recorded49,391 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2020 Volkswagen Passat47,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration550 DCX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2020
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 15 Jan 2026 49,391 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 41,261 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Jan 2024 30,826 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Metal shrapnel. ()

Pass 25 Jan 2023 21,097 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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550 DCX is a 2020 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2020 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 47,173 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 550 DCX, 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 6 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 550 DCX registered?

550 DCX is a 2020 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 12 March 2020.

Is 550 DCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 550 DCX shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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