2017 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · R17 CAU
2017 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2017. Recorded mileage 119,896 miles. MOT valid until 21 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,896 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R17 CAU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/06/2026
- 119,896 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R17 CAU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 Volkswagen Passat (R17 CAU) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”.
R17 CAU Mileage History
- 20/06/202487,925 mi
- 20/06/202487,925 mi
- 20/06/2025102,619 mi+14,694 mi
- 23/06/2025102,740 mi+121 mi
- 19/06/2026119,896 mi+17,156 mi
Average of roughly 16,013 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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