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AY70 VZR

2020 Volkswagen Passat

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,496 mi
Last recorded33,496 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2020 Volkswagen Passat47,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY70 VZR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 2 Sep 2025 33,496 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 26,602 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2023 21,130 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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AY70 VZR is a 2020 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,395cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AY70 VZR, 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.

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What year was AY70 VZR registered?

AY70 VZR is a 2020 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 2 September 2020.

Is AY70 VZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY70 VZR shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AY70 VZR have outstanding finance?

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