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J90 LBB

2016 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

67,743 mi
Last recorded67,743 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Passat75,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ90 LBB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 67,743 miles
Pass 12 May 2026 66,953 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside excessive wear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2025 128,379 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2025 60,455 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 123,224 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2024 123,224 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Attachment Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Attachment Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2024 49,916 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2023 114,220 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2023 39,288 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2022 103,326 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 34,569 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 34,569 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))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 96,377 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 27,920 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 86,985 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear facing bush showing sign of perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Disc pads worn low, advise replacement asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low especially on inside edge of tread, approx. 2mm, advise replace soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear facing bush showing sign of perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low especially on inside edge of tread, approx. 2mm, advise replace soon (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in offside of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 86,985 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear facing bush showing sign of perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Disc pads worn low, advise replacement asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low especially on inside edge of tread, approx. 2mm, advise replace soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear facing bush showing sign of perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low especially on inside edge of tread, approx. 2mm, advise replace soon (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in offside of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 23,144 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 23,144 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 75,955 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 17,640 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 73,352 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 65,730 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 56,509 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 46,771 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 37,385 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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J90 LBB is a 2016 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 J90 LBB, 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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J90 LBB is a 2016 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 21 October 2016.

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