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A25 SWM

2016 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,150 mi
Last recorded80,150 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Passat75,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA25 SWM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 28 Jan 2026 80,150 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 57,656 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 54,435 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front cotton reel bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 51,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ferrule covering deteriorated (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ferrule covering deteriorated (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 44,821 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 41,334 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 40,206 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 30,987 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratches on nearside of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

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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A25 SWM is a 2016 Volkswagen Passat in White 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 A25 SWM, 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 A25 SWM registered?

A25 SWM is a 2016 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is A25 SWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A25 SWM 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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