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TBJ 33

2026 Volkswagen Passat

Black Hybrid electric (clean)
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,210 mi
Last recorded113,210 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBJ 33
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2026
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 113,210 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 113,210 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKED TO CORDS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 102,509 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front nearside & offside bottom arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside rear tyre heavily cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside rear tyre cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front tyre inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front tyre inner edge bold (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 89,434 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 89,434 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect possibly due to bulb fitment (4.1.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 75,348 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 64,065 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 53,568 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 12 Aug 2019 43,323 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 33,866 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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TBJ 33 is a 2026 Volkswagen Passat in Black. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TBJ 33, 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 0 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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TBJ 33 is a 2026 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 26 March 2026.

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