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AE66 ZXY

2016 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

122,563 mi
Last recorded122,563 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Passat75,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 122,563 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2025 122,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/55/17 98w (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 111,268 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 29 Aug 2023 98,034 miles

Nearside Rear tyre uneven tread

Offside Rear tyre uneven tread

Pass 1 Sep 2022 84,706 miles

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

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))

Rear tyres slight uneven tread

Pass 27 Aug 2021 74,942 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 67,990 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 54,967 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 ZXY 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 ZXY, 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 ZXY is a 2016 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 September 2016.

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