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A6 FSN

2016 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,923 mi
Last recorded93,923 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Passat75,909 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 FSN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 93,923 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 83,432 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 73,843 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 64,984 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 54,912 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 45,941 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged webbing on the belt (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 45,941 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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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A6 FSN is a 2016 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,395cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 A6 FSN, 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 A6 FSN registered?

A6 FSN is a 2016 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 6 September 2016.

Is A6 FSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A6 FSN shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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