2016 Volkswagen Passat 1.6L Diesel · DF16 PLZ
2016 Volkswagen Passat (1.6L, diesel). First registered 26 Jul 2016. Recorded mileage 54,820 miles. MOT expired on 27 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,820 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
DF16 PLZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2025
- 54,820 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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DF16 PLZ Mileage History
- 27/09/202146,078 mi
- 19/09/202249,083 mi+3,005 mi
- 20/09/202351,981 mi+2,898 mi
- 05/09/202453,280 mi+1,299 mi
- 29/09/202554,820 mi+1,540 mi
Average of roughly 2,183 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DF16 PLZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Volkswagen Passat (DF16 PLZ) between September 2021 and September 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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