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KP16 EPJ

2016 Volkswagen Passat TDI

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

200,080 mi
Last recorded200,080 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP16 EPJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat TDI
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 200,080 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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))

Fail 8 Aug 2026 200,080 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 188,243 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 179,230 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 151,319 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 128,936 miles

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 15 Jul 2021 108,233 miles

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Fail 15 Jul 2021 108,233 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords AND JUST ABOVE THE TREAD WEAR BARS - 235/45R18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER SHOULDER (5.2.3 (e))

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 21 Jul 2020 94,539 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 21 Jul 2020 94,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Mar 2019 69,280 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 69,280 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat TDI?

Based on 757 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
8,997
Miles/Year
169
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER SIDEWALL 2
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2
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KP16 EPJ is a 2016 Volkswagen Passat TDI in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Passat TDI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KP16 EPJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was KP16 EPJ registered?

KP16 EPJ is a 2016 Volkswagen Passat TDI, first registered on 14 April 2016.

Is KP16 EPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP16 EPJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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