Vehicle summary
ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.
At a glance
This 2020 Volkswagen Passat Petrol 1498cc has had 4 MOT tests on record, passing 3 and failing once (75% pass rate). It has 138,646 miles on the clock, averaging 29,282 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.5 TSI engine is known for dada and engine management software / act (active cylinder technology) calibration.
MOT & Mileage History for MJ20 ZYW
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 138,646 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 17,238 |
| Average per year | 29,282 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 4 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Passat
These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Passat models (2014–2024), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
DADA
Engine management software / ACT (Active Cylinder Technology) calibration
Faulty ECU mapping causes poor transition between 2- and 4-cylinder modes, leading to hesitation, juddering, or "kangarooing" (RPM drop/stall risk in 1st gear). Cross-model issue in manuals.[1][2][3][4]
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | MJ20 ZYW |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Passat |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1498cc |
| Year | 2020 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MJ — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 20 — March 2020 to August 2020 |
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About MJ20 ZYW
What car is MJ20 ZYW?
MJ20 ZYW is an silver Volkswagen Passat, petrol (1498cc). First registered in Manchester in 2020.
What is the mileage of MJ20 ZYW?
The last recorded mileage for MJ20 ZYW was 138,646 miles, recorded on 19 Jun 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MJ20 ZYW passed its MOT?
MJ20 ZYW has had 4 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (3 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 19 Jun 2025.
Is MJ20 ZYW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MJ20 ZYW is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.
How old is MJ20 ZYW?
MJ20 ZYW is approximately 6 years old. Age identifier 20 means registered between 1 March 2020 and 31 August 2020.