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YY16 PBU

2016 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

139,237 mi
Last recorded139,237 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Passat75,909 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY16 PBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 139,237 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2024 119,791 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 95,579 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 78,354 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 54,343 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 37,605 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not presented for test.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Mirror ()

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 37,605 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Seat belt not presented for test.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Mirror ()

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

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

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

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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YY16 PBU is a 2016 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YY16 PBU, 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 YY16 PBU registered?

YY16 PBU is a 2016 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 April 2016.

Is YY16 PBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY16 PBU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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