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AE16 NBO

2016 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

116,929 mi
Last recorded116,929 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Passat75,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 NBO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 29 Aug 2025 116,929 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm rear bushes perishing both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 101,185 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 87,114 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 74,475 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 64,497 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 57,396 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 56,975 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 44,451 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 NBO is a 2016 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,598cc 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 NBO, 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 NBO registered?

AE16 NBO is a 2016 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 21 March 2016.

Is AE16 NBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE16 NBO 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.

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