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AE16 NBL

2016 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,872 mi
Last recorded40,872 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Passat75,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 NBL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 20 Feb 2026 40,872 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 37,330 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 32,626 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 29,758 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 27,881 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 25,358 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 23,757 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 18,198 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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AE16 NBL is a 2016 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 AE16 NBL, 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 AE16 NBL registered?

AE16 NBL is a 2016 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is AE16 NBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE16 NBL shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AE16 NBL have outstanding finance?

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