2016 Volkswagen Passat 1.6L Diesel · AB11 ORE

The 2016 Volkswagen Passat presents a clean roadworthiness status. The most recent test on 22 January 2026 at 35,965 miles passed with no defects recorded. Across the five annual tests from January 2022 to January 2026, the vehicle cleared every examination without a single advisory or failure. The maintenance trend is stable, with no worsening or recurring mechanical faults flagged by any tester. The mileage pattern shows consistently low use for a ten-year-old vehicle. The January 2022 test logged 14,062 miles. By January 2023 the odometer read 18,729 miles, rising to 24,173 in January 2024, 30,724 in January 2025, and 35,965 in January 2026. That equates to roughly 5,900 miles added per year, well below the national average. No gaps or sudden accumulation appear in the record. The sparse, clean history suggests the previous keeper used the car lightly and kept it to a regular test schedule. A buyer should still inspect components that low-mileage, periodically standing cars degrade through age rather than wear. Rubber suspension bushes, droplinks, and tyres can crack or perish from weathering even at 35,965 miles. Examine brake discs and calipers for corrosion or binding after long idle spells. Check underside structural integrity and subframe mounts for surface rust, as moisture ingress during storage is common on Passats of this era. Despite the unblemished MOT trail, a pre-purchase inspection remains sensible. The record proves statutory compliance, not mechanical perfection. Verify service history matches the low mileage and confirm cambelt interval was observed irrespective of use.