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AE66 SXL

2016 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

151,100 mi
Last recorded151,100 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Passat75,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE66 SXL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 151,100 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 135,692 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2024 119,605 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 106,180 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 93,034 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 83,326 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Sep 2020 79,429 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 73,606 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 73,606 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 SXL is a 2016 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SXL, 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 SXL registered?

AE66 SXL is a 2016 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 5 September 2016.

Is AE66 SXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE66 SXL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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