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2020 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · DE20 AET

DE20 AET

2020 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Jul 2020. Recorded mileage 29,175 miles. MOT expired on 26 Jun 2026.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Year / Origin
2020 · Chester
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 26 Jun 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
29,175 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 26 Jun 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2020
Engine
1968cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The 2025‑06‑27 MOT at 29,175 miles passed with no defects recorded, confirming that the Passat meets the current roadworthiness standards and indicates a stable maintenance trend, as all previous tests from July 2023 through June 2025 also showed no defects. The mileage trajectory shows a modest annual average of roughly 4,862 miles, with the odometer rising from 17,814 miles in July 2023 to 23,109 miles a year later and then to 29,175 miles by June 2025, indicating steady use rather than prolonged periods of inactivity. A buyer should therefore focus on the mechanical components that typically show wear in a vehicle of this age and mileage: suspension bushes and coil springs for play or corrosion, brake discs and calipers for scoring or binding, the exhaust system for leaks or excessive noise, and the chassis for any signs of rust or structural damage, especially around the wheel arches and sills. Given the clean MOT history, the Passat appears to have been cared for, but a physical inspection of these key areas will verify that the recorded pass reflects genuine condition and that no hidden defects have developed since the last test.
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DE20 AET Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 27/06/2025
  • 29,175 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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DE20 AET MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Jun 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2020 Volkswagen Passat (DE20 AET) between July 2023 and June 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 27 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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DE20 AET Mileage History

  1. 10/07/202317,814 mi
  2. 08/07/202423,109 mi+5,295 mi
  3. 27/06/202529,175 mi+6,066 mi
  4. 27/06/202529,175 mi

Average of roughly 5,780 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
62
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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Good MOT pass rate (75%)
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