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AE17 ZKC

2017 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

40,983 mi
Last recorded40,983 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Passat68,204 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE17 ZKC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 40,983 miles

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

oil level low

Pass 24 Apr 2025 37,389 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2025 37,389 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 33,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Out of shape inside edge (225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear 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 Out of shape inside edge (225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Out of shape inside edge (225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Out of shape inside edge (225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 29,227 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 24,548 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 19,677 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 19,676 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 17,411 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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AE17 ZKC is a 2017 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZKC, 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.

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What year was AE17 ZKC registered?

AE17 ZKC is a 2017 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 20 March 2017.

Is AE17 ZKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE17 ZKC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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