2016 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · DA16 NDZ

The 2016 Volkswagen Passat presents a stable roadworthiness trend with a clean pass recorded at the most recent test on 1 December 2023 at 176,189 miles. Three consecutive MOT passes from 2021 to 2023 show no defects or advisories logged by testers. The maintenance record indicates consistent statutory compliance with no recurring mechanical or structural faults across the observed period. Annual mileage averages roughly 17,600 miles, well above typical for a ten-year-old estate. The record shows 163,009 miles on 9 November 2021, rising to 171,401 miles on 28 November 2022 and 176,189 miles on 1 December 2023. Accumulation slowed markedly in the final year at only 4,788 miles, suggesting reduced use or a period off the road before the last test. The sparse three-entry history gives no indication of skipped tests or failed retests. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake disc wear given the high lifetime mileage. The absence of advisories does not preclude aged rubber components or corroding subframes hidden from MOT scrutiny. Verify the service history matches the odometer and confirm no outstanding manufacturer recalls on the chassis. Given the clean test sheet and stable trend, the vehicle shows no recorded red flags. Physical checks on structural integrity beneath sills and wheel arches remain prudent for any high-mileage Passat of this generation.