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YY66 HTG

2016 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

127,285 mi
Last recorded127,285 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Passat75,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY66 HTG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 127,285 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly lipped and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front dtrl not working

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 117,280 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored and pitted inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides starting to get low inside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 106,087 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted unable to see some testable items

Pass 16 Sep 2022 89,367 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted unable to see some testable items

Pass 3 Sep 2021 72,017 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm on inner edge, un-even wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on inner edge, un-even wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 72,017 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm on inner edge, un-even wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on inner edge, un-even wear (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil on min

Pass 4 Sep 2020 56,403 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 42,388 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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YY66 HTG is a 2016 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YY66 HTG, 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 YY66 HTG registered?

YY66 HTG is a 2016 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 30 September 2016.

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