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RJ17 EWV

2017 Volkswagen Passat

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,208 mi
Last recorded94,208 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Passat68,204 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ17 EWV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,395cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 94,208 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced DAMAGED/ BUMPER ACCIDENT DAMAGE.! (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity DAMAGED, (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2025 94,208 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced DAMAGED/ BUMPER ACCIDENT DAMAGE.! (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity DAMAGED, (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

TPMS LAMP ON,

Pass 1 Jul 2024 88,396 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 80,160 miles

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

n/s/f bumper damaged

Pass 5 Jul 2022 71,089 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 65,916 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 58,173 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2020

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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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RJ17 EWV is a 2017 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,395cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2017 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 68,204 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 RJ17 EWV, 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 9 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RJ17 EWV registered?

RJ17 EWV is a 2017 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 12 June 2017.

Is RJ17 EWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ17 EWV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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