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AF16 RHO

2016 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

129,595 mi
Last recorded129,595 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Passat75,909 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 RHO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 129,595 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2025 129,595 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 118,806 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 115,622 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 115,622 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 108,688 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 99,505 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 87,850 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 87,850 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 72,155 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 72,011 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 RHO is a 2016 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RHO, 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 RHO registered?

AF16 RHO is a 2016 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 29 March 2016.

Is AF16 RHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF16 RHO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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