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AE16 NWY

2016 Volkswagen Passat

Gold Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

307,006 mi
Last recorded307,006 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Passat75,909 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 NWY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2016
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 11 May 2026 307,006 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2025 290,684 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 274,516 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 258,927 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 242,350 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 229,028 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 215,129 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

N/S/R & O/S/R Tyre worn Inner side

Pass 20 Nov 2022 201,299 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 185,790 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 176,480 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 173,236 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 159,918 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect N/S/R & O/S/R (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 148,818 miles

During inspection under the vehicle wet

Pass 12 Nov 2019 122,270 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 101,969 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 100,469 miles

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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 NWY is a 2016 Volkswagen Passat in Gold with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 NWY, 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 NWY registered?

AE16 NWY is a 2016 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 10 March 2016.

Is AE16 NWY safe to buy?

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