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AF16 RDZ

2016 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,942 mi
Last recorded81,942 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Passat75,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 RDZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 5 Mar 2026 81,942 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 77,442 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 73,756 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 68,258 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 61,812 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 53,882 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 48,824 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark close to min level due to all pads worn out (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads at 4/5mm remaining and disc poor condition on braking face (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads at 3mm remaining and disc poor condition on braking face (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 41,905 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 RDZ 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 100%.

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 RDZ, 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

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What year was AF16 RDZ registered?

AF16 RDZ is a 2016 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 26 April 2016.

Is AF16 RDZ safe to buy?

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