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BV20 UMH

2020 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,489 mi
Last recorded70,489 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2020 Volkswagen Passat47,173 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV20 UMH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 70,489 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 64,332 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2024 64,332 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 49,279 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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BV20 UMH is a 2020 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,395cc hybrid electric (clean) 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 BV20 UMH, 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 BV20 UMH registered?

BV20 UMH is a 2020 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 16 July 2020.

Is BV20 UMH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV20 UMH 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.

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