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AB20 MED

2020 Volkswagen Passat

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,590 mi
Last recorded89,590 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2020 Volkswagen Passat47,173 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB20 MED
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2020
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 89,590 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2025 89,542 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak from engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge and tread low. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge and tread low. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 72,815 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 57,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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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AB20 MED is a 2020 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,395cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 AB20 MED, 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 AB20 MED registered?

AB20 MED is a 2020 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 30 December 2020.

Is AB20 MED safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB20 MED shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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