2016 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · AD16 CPV

The 2016 Volkswagen Passat presents a currently roadworthy status, having passed the most recent MOT on 22 May 2025 at 101,272 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable, with the last three annual pass results showing clean sheets. Two earlier failures on 25 May 2023 and 21 May 2024 at identical mileages of 81,440 and 89,376 respectively carry no recorded defects, indicating administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than mechanical faults. Recorded mileage rose from 81,440 in May 2023 to 89,376 in May 2024, then to 101,272 by May 2025. That equates to roughly 8,000 to 12,000 miles per year, consistent with typical use for a ten-year-old estate. The DVSA data shows no gaps exceeding twelve months between tests, and the sparse defect history offers little evidence of neglected consumables or deferred structural repairs across the period. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the vehicle's age and 101,272 miles of service. The clean MOT record does not rule out incipient corrosion to subframes or sills, nor worn steering joints hidden from the annual test. Verify the actual condition of tyres, wiper blades, and exhaust emissions during a pre-purchase check. The repeated same-day fail and pass entries in 2023 and 2024 suggest the previous owner used a single garage that re-entered the car without correction work needed. This implies routine compliance rather than deep mechanical investment, so a fresh independent assessment remains prudent before purchase.