2016 Volkswagen Passat 1.6L Diesel · GC16 BCZ
2016 Volkswagen Passat (1.6L, diesel). First registered 13 Jul 2016. Recorded mileage 106,163 miles. MOT expired on 29 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,163 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GC16 BCZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2025
- 106,163 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GC16 BCZ 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 (GC16 BCZ) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”.
GC16 BCZ Mileage History
- 15/09/202384,736 mi
- 10/09/202496,431 mi+11,695 mi
- 10/09/202496,433 mi+2 mi
- 29/09/2025106,160 mi+9,727 mi
- 30/09/2025106,163 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 10,488 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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