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AF16 VTU

2016 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

259,681 mi
Last recorded259,681 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Passat75,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 VTU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 259,681 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2025 259,681 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 245,265 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 229,145 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 228,651 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 220,257 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 196,393 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 172,176 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 151,724 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 139,475 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 124,105 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 109,982 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 93,455 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 82,411 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 82,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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 VTU is a 2016 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 VTU, 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 VTU registered?

AF16 VTU is a 2016 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 14 April 2016.

Is AF16 VTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF16 VTU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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