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A18 NDP

2016 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

112,444 mi
Last recorded112,444 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Passat75,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 NDP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 112,444 miles

Nearside Front daytime running lamp

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2025 97,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to limit 3mm and inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 May 2025 98,277 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to limit 3mm and inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Nail in central tread

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

Pass 10 May 2024 85,152 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Nail in central tread

Fail 10 May 2024 85,151 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Nail in central tread

Pass 6 May 2023 75,277 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face getting poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2022 66,695 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.58mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.36mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 May 2022 66,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.58mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.36mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2021 55,563 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 55,549 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 48,206 miles

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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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A18 NDP is a 2016 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A18 NDP, 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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A18 NDP is a 2016 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 25 November 2016.

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