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AE66 UED

2016 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

180,804 mi
Last recorded180,804 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Passat75,909 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE66 UED
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 180,804 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 180,043 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 179,976 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 155,321 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 149,561 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 116,629 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

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 UED is a 2016 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UED, 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 UED registered?

AE66 UED is a 2016 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 September 2016.

Is AE66 UED safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE66 UED shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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