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AE66 OPC

2016 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

209,019 mi
Last recorded209,019 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Passat75,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE66 OPC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 1 May 2026 209,019 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 186,820 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 154,784 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 151,663 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 136,810 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 122,768 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 108,193 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 92,020 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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AE66 OPC 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 AE66 OPC, 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 AE66 OPC registered?

AE66 OPC is a 2016 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 16 September 2016.

Is AE66 OPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE66 OPC 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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