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AE17 TZM

2017 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

55,745 mi
Last recorded55,745 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Passat68,204 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE17 TZM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 55,745 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 55,743 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2025 55,225 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 52,019 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2023 50,593 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2022 45,658 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 40,167 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 40,167 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 36,456 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 36,456 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (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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AE17 TZM is a 2017 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2017 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 68,204 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 AE17 TZM, 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 9 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 AE17 TZM registered?

AE17 TZM is a 2017 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is AE17 TZM safe to buy?

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