VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT2016 · 2.0L Diesel

The 2016 Volkswagen Passat holds a valid MOT pass from 19 September 2024 at 102,682 miles, with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend across the available history is stable, showing no advisories or mechanical faults at any examination. Records reveal a failed test on 18 September 2024 at identical mileage followed by a pass one day later, and a similar fail/pass pair on 22 September 2023 at 87,625 and 87,626 miles respectively, each with no defects logged. Such patterns point to procedural anomalies rather than a worsening mechanical condition. Odometer readings progressed from 73,901 miles at the 21 September 2022 test to 87,625 miles by 22 September 2023, then to 102,682 miles at the September 2024 tests. Annual mileage accumulation sat at roughly 13,700 and 15,000 miles in those intervals, marginally above the typical 10,268 miles per year for a decade-old car. The linear growth indicates consistent use without prolonged standing or sudden gaps. Sparse test data and zero advisories preclude evidence of skipped consumable upkeep, though the clean sheets may reflect pre-test preparation by prior keepers. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs and calipers for binding, given the car's mileage and age. The DVSA record flags no structural corrosion or exhaust emission concerns, but undocumented rust or worn tyres could evade a fault-free MOT if within limits. The unexplained same-day failures warrant verification of the physical V5C and MOT certificates to rule out data entry errors or withdrawn tests.