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AE66 SYS

2016 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,101 mi
Last recorded117,101 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Passat75,909 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE66 SYS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 117,101 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 111,202 miles

2 front tyre low on tread inner side

covers /under trays

o/s/r & n/s/r shockers have mist

Fail 14 Mar 2025 111,202 miles

2 front tyre low on tread inner side

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction only reset (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

covers /under trays

o/s/r & n/s/r shockers have mist

Pass 14 Mar 2024 106,499 miles

covers /under trays fitted

Fail 14 Mar 2024 106,498 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

covers /under trays fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2023 100,924 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Mar 2022 95,007 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 16 Mar 2022 95,007 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Apr 2021 88,434 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 76,760 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 76,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 55,794 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 SYS is a 2016 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SYS, 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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AE66 SYS is a 2016 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 9 September 2016.

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