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YY16 PKZ

2016 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

147,747 mi
Last recorded147,747 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Passat75,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY16 PKZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 5 Dec 2025 147,747 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 130,550 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 115,069 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside, Inside tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 92,921 miles

Offside Rear Brake pads deteriorating

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

Pass 11 Sep 2021 78,463 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 73,969 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 43,442 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 PKZ is a 2016 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 YY16 PKZ, 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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What year was YY16 PKZ registered?

YY16 PKZ is a 2016 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 29 April 2016.

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