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AF66 OBL

2016 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,188 mi
Last recorded117,188 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Passat75,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF66 OBL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 117,188 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 112,894 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 108,860 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 100,599 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 91,679 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 91,676 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 87,478 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 67,572 miles

Front brake discs corroded slightly

Fail 28 Jan 2020 67,572 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective bonnet catch (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2019 43,567 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 31,101 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 6,191 miles

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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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AF66 OBL is a 2016 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AF66 OBL, 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 AF66 OBL registered?

AF66 OBL is a 2016 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 23 September 2016.

Is AF66 OBL safe to buy?

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