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AD63 SEA

2016 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,790 mi
Last recorded66,790 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Passat75,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD63 SEA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 66,790 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 59,336 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 51,822 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 51,822 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 43,847 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 36,360 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 30,952 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 25,326 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 25,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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AD63 SEA is a 2016 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AD63 SEA, 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

How do I check the history of AD63 SEA?

You can check the full history of AD63 SEA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AD63 SEA registered?

AD63 SEA is a 2016 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 10 November 2016.

Is AD63 SEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD63 SEA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AD63 SEA have outstanding finance?

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