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AF16 DVB

2016 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,347 mi
Last recorded91,347 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Passat75,909 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 DVB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 91,347 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS/OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 17 Apr 2025 86,604 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 82,461 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2024 82,366 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 76,869 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tyre face (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 76,869 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tyre face (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

tpm light on

Pass 23 Apr 2022 65,661 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2022 65,661 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 55,370 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 45,245 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 31,124 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 31,124 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (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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AF16 DVB is a 2016 Volkswagen Passat in White 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 AF16 DVB, 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 AF16 DVB registered?

AF16 DVB is a 2016 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 23 March 2016.

Is AF16 DVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF16 DVB shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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