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44 DRO

2016 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,789 mi
Last recorded66,789 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Passat75,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration44 DRO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 17 Feb 2026 66,789 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 63,893 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 60,256 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 56,818 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 52,402 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn and perishing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 45,921 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavy cracking but no ply/cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavy cracking but no ply/cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 40,230 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 32,461 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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44 DRO is a 2016 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests 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 44 DRO, 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 44 DRO registered?

44 DRO is a 2016 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is 44 DRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 44 DRO shows 8 tests 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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