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BJ20 PZE

2020 Volkswagen Passat

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,425 mi
Last recorded90,425 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2020 Volkswagen Passat47,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ20 PZE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 90,425 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 90,424 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 80,659 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner/outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner/outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge RECOMMENDED (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2024 72,721 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 52,436 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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BJ20 PZE is a 2020 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,395cc hybrid electric (clean) 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 BJ20 PZE, 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 BJ20 PZE registered?

BJ20 PZE is a 2020 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 June 2020.

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