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A16 FYE

2010 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

161,298 mi
Last recorded161,298 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Passat101,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 FYE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 161,298 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 153,694 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 153,675 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Brake disc significantly and obviously worn worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack fixing bolts missing to the extent that attachment is seriously affected (2.1.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 145,424 miles

Nearside Front Top strut mount slightly binding

Pass 15 Nov 2022 135,706 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 127,059 miles

Nearside Front 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 12 Nov 2020 121,414 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 112,445 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 99,906 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rev limiter fitted no smoke reading obtained

Pass 14 Nov 2017 84,592 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases egr unit/pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 84,591 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases egr unit/pipe (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 68,367 miles

rev limiter fitted unable to obtain smoke reading

Pass 12 Nov 2015 53,940 miles

indicator repeaters dim

rev limiter fitted no smoke reading obtained

Pass 18 Nov 2014 41,326 miles

front brake pads approx 4mm

unable to obtain smoke reading emmissions to clean

Pass 18 Nov 2013 28,744 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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A16 FYE is a 2010 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2010 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 101,028 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 A16 FYE, 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 16 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A16 FYE is a 2010 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 13 September 2010.

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