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AA52 AUG

2016 Volkswagen Passat

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,586 mi
Last recorded40,586 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Passat75,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA52 AUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 27 Aug 2025 40,586 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 36,753 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 33,097 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 29,658 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 26,358 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.48 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.77mm 245/45/ 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.26 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 23,607 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 20,420 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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AA52 AUG is a 2016 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 AA52 AUG, 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 AA52 AUG registered?

AA52 AUG is a 2016 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 20 September 2016.

Is AA52 AUG safe to buy?

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