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AE16 NBZ

2016 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

113,655 mi
Last recorded113,655 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Passat75,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 11 Jun 2026 113,655 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 108,804 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 May 2024 99,852 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 May 2023 91,967 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 50% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 50% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 83,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/17 y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2021 72,241 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge/ 215/55/17xl (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 215/55/17 xl (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 64,599 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2019 57,392 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 57,381 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn. (5.2.3 (e))

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 NBZ is a 2016 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 NBZ, 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 AE16 NBZ registered?

AE16 NBZ is a 2016 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 5 March 2016.

Is AE16 NBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE16 NBZ shows 9 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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