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SFZ 5897

2011 Volkswagen Passat S Bluemotion Tech TDI

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

174,889 mi
Last recorded174,889 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFZ 5897
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat S Bluemotion Tech TDI
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 174,889 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 157,686 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 138,824 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 125,261 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 1,123,910 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 93,642 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 79,979 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 79,810 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 69,877 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat S Bluemotion Tech TDI?

Based on 6,328 MOT tests across 1,160 vehicles.

86.0%
Pass Rate
9,576
Miles/Year
1,160
On UK Roads
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SFZ 5897 is a 2011 Volkswagen Passat S Bluemotion Tech TDI in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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What year was SFZ 5897 registered?

SFZ 5897 is a 2011 Volkswagen Passat S Bluemotion Tech TDI, first registered on 21 January 2011.

Is SFZ 5897 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SFZ 5897 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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