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AE66 TSV

2016 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

117,104 mi
Last recorded117,104 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Passat75,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 117,104 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2025 112,552 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2024 91,170 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 12 Jan 2023 81,363 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 81,357 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 77,233 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Oct 2020 68,931 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Sep 2019 58,903 miles

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 TSV 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 87.5%.

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 TSV, 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 TSV registered?

AE66 TSV is a 2016 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 12 September 2016.

Is AE66 TSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE66 TSV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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