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AF66 SZW

2016 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

341,026 mi
Last recorded341,026 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Passat75,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF66 SZW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 3 Jul 2026 341,026 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 282,980 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 259,560 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 239,966 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 188,871 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 140,417 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has slight wear on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre has a nail and slight wear on inner edge

Pass 27 Jun 2022 137,937 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 137,110 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 6 Jul 2021 90,372 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 90,192 miles

unable to obtain any emission readings due to accelration

Pass 7 Oct 2020 97,006 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 74,609 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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 SZW is a 2016 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AF66 SZW, 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 AF66 SZW registered?

AF66 SZW is a 2016 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 13 October 2016.

Is AF66 SZW safe to buy?

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