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AL51 ADT

2020 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,936 mi
Last recorded52,936 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2020 Volkswagen Passat47,173 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL51 ADT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 52,936 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 43,105 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 33,200 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 33,156 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 24,351 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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AL51 ADT is a 2020 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AL51 ADT, 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 AL51 ADT?

You can check the full history of AL51 ADT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AL51 ADT registered?

AL51 ADT is a 2020 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 11 March 2020.

Is AL51 ADT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL51 ADT shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AL51 ADT have outstanding finance?

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