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AE70 WDL

2020 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,944 mi
Last recorded37,944 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2020 Volkswagen Passat47,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE70 WDL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 37,944 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 30,392 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 30,392 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2023 23,203 miles

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

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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AE70 WDL is a 2020 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol 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 AE70 WDL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AE70 WDL?

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What year was AE70 WDL registered?

AE70 WDL is a 2020 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 8 September 2020.

Is AE70 WDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE70 WDL 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.

Does AE70 WDL have outstanding finance?

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