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AA61 HOS

2016 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,578 mi
Last recorded180,578 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Passat75,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA61 HOS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 180,578 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All round (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 171,119 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))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 171,117 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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 4 Jul 2023 159,392 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All round (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 136,472 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 136,472 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 128,659 miles

engine x under covers fitted / damage to under covers / rear plate / corrosion on front discs / emissions too low too read

Pass 13 Nov 2019 96,724 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 13 Nov 2019 96,724 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (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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AA61 HOS is a 2016 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AA61 HOS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AA61 HOS registered?

AA61 HOS is a 2016 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 December 2016.

Is AA61 HOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA61 HOS shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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