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084256

2016 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,745 mi
Last recorded30,745 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Passat75,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration084256
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 20 Feb 2026 30,745 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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084256 is a 2016 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2016 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 75,909 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 084256, 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 10 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 084256 registered?

084256 is a 2016 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 28 January 2016.

Is 084256 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 084256 shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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