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AB61 JUL

2023 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Petrol
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,562 mi
Last recorded121,562 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2023 Volkswagen Passat40,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB61 JUL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2023
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 121,562 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2026 121,561 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 108,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/17)(tyre is mishaped on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/17)(tyre is mishaped on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 90,463 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2024 90,462 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 72,199 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 52,473 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 51,906 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 45,174 miles
Pass 31 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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AB61 JUL is a 2023 Volkswagen Passat in Blue. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2023 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.7% with a typical mileage of 40,496 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 AB61 JUL, 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 3 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AB61 JUL registered?

AB61 JUL is a 2023 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 21 March 2023.

Is AB61 JUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB61 JUL shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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