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AE66 SYT

2016 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

117,055 mi
Last recorded117,055 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Passat75,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 8 Oct 2025 117,055 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

TPMS Light on

Pass 9 Oct 2024 107,721 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 97,010 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 87,253 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside worn inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 77,252 miles

under tray(S)fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 19 Aug 2020 69,106 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion on disc face (both) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 56,082 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

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 SYT is a 2016 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 SYT, 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 SYT registered?

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

Is AE66 SYT safe to buy?

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