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2016 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

164,274 mi
Last recorded164,274 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Passat75,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration325 BFH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 164,274 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 158,330 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 154,321 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 152,552 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 148,408 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil requires attention (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks all round (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil requires attention (5.3.2 (b))

full covers and shields fitted obscuring viewing some testable components

Fail 18 Nov 2021 148,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil requires attention (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks all round (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil requires attention (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

full covers and shields fitted obscuring viewing some testable components

Pass 29 Oct 2020 127,066 miles

Emissions too clean to be detected

Nearside Rear Tyre has crack all round tread

Pass 14 May 2019 106,734 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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325 BFH is a 2016 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 325 BFH, 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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325 BFH is a 2016 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 16 May 2016.

Is 325 BFH safe to buy?

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