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AD07 OWL

2016 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

102,780 mi
Last recorded102,780 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Passat75,909 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD07 OWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 102,780 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 93,886 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2024 93,886 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 85,973 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 77,334 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 69,677 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 60,793 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 59,191 miles

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Nearside Rear tyre is worn on the edges and slight distortion on inner shoulder

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear tyre is wearing on the outer edge

undertrays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2019 39,157 miles

Under trays fitted

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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AD07 OWL 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 88.9%.

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 AD07 OWL, 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 AD07 OWL registered?

AD07 OWL is a 2016 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 19 October 2016.

Is AD07 OWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD07 OWL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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