2016 Volkswagen Passat 1.6L Diesel · BD16 PBU

The Volkswagen Passat presents a currently roadworthy status following a pass on 14 April 2025 at 202,529 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears stable in the most recent cycle, though the vehicle failed twice previously without any listed defects, indicating administrative or presentation issues at the test centre rather than mechanical faults. The April 2025 pass confirms the car cleared its annual roadworthiness check within the last fifteen months of the current date. The recorded mileage stands at 202,529 against a 2016 build, averaging roughly 20,250 miles per year which is high for the age. The gap between the 30 July 2021 test at 137,512 miles and the 5 March 2023 failure at 164,831 miles shows around 27,300 miles covered in twenty months, a sustained high-use pattern. From March 2023 to April 2025 the odometer advanced a further 37,698 miles, confirming continuous heavy motorway or fleet-style operation with no standing periods. The MOT history shows no advisories for suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, corrosion, or exhaust emissions across any entry. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of structural integrity and underbody rust given the ten-year age and 202k mileage, as the clean record offers no visibility of wear below test thresholds. Verify the reason for the two defect-free failures, as these may reflect documentation errors rather than a physical fault. Given the sparse but clean record, previous owners likely kept the car to minimum legal standard without flagged neglect. The high annual mileage implies consumables such as tyres and wiper blades were replaced routinely. Inspect drivetrain condition and turbocharger health in person, since the test data does not capture internal mechanical degradation at this distance.