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AF16 LPE

2016 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

210,245 mi
Last recorded210,245 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Passat75,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 LPE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2025 210,245 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2024 162,072 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 125,069 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2023 124,249 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 79,030 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 71,466 miles

Covers not allowing full inspection

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 60,781 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 47,868 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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AF16 LPE is a 2016 Volkswagen Passat in Black 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 AF16 LPE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AF16 LPE?

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What year was AF16 LPE registered?

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

Is AF16 LPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF16 LPE 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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