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AD16 AVM

2016 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

99,696 mi
Last recorded99,696 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Passat75,909 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD16 AVM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 99,696 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2025 92,411 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Jan 2024 81,833 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 13 Jan 2024 81,833 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2023 75,424 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Jan 2022 70,157 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 66,315 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 60,090 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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AD16 AVM is a 2016 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AD16 AVM, 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 AD16 AVM registered?

AD16 AVM is a 2016 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 31 July 2016.

Is AD16 AVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD16 AVM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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