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AF66 VHW

2016 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

130,037 mi
Last recorded130,037 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Passat75,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF66 VHW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 130,037 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2025 126,398 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Oct 2024 116,293 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 104,709 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 92,623 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 83,340 miles

windscreen stone chipped

Fail 15 Oct 2021 83,340 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

windscreen stone chipped

Pass 7 Oct 2020 76,095 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 60,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm wear inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin aprox 3-3,500 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm bald inner (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 VHW is a 2016 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VHW, 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 VHW registered?

AF66 VHW is a 2016 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 November 2016.

Is AF66 VHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF66 VHW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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