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VK70 EGX

2020 Volkswagen Passat

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,192 mi
Last recorded126,192 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2020 Volkswagen Passat47,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK70 EGX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2020
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 126,192 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2025 90,972 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 87,113 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 87,014 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 82,534 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 20 Sep 2024 82,534 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 Nov 2023 68,519 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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VK70 EGX is a 2020 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,395cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VK70 EGX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK70 EGX registered?

VK70 EGX is a 2020 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 17 November 2020.

Is VK70 EGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK70 EGX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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