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VK20 AVL

2020 Volkswagen Passat

Brown Hybrid electric (clean) 1395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

38,170 mi
Last recorded38,170 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2020 Volkswagen Passat47,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK20 AVL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2020
ColourBrown
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2026 38,170 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 33,223 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 14 Mar 2025 33,222 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs inner and outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2024 28,640 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 22,430 miles

both rear brake discs deteriorated

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

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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VK20 AVL is a 2020 Volkswagen Passat in Brown with a 1,395cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VK20 AVL, 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 VK20 AVL registered?

VK20 AVL is a 2020 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 28 May 2020.

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