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A22 BTL

2016 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2025
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

177,433 mi
Last recorded177,433 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Passat75,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA22 BTL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2025 177,433 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 123,153 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 85,773 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 47,754 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 41,566 miles

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

Offside Front 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 5 Dec 2020 33,429 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 26,720 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 26,720 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 24,973 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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A22 BTL is a 2016 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 A22 BTL, 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 A22 BTL registered?

A22 BTL is a 2016 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is A22 BTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A22 BTL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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