2016 Volkswagen Passat 1.6L Diesel · GJ16 ETD
2016 Volkswagen Passat (1.6L, diesel). First registered 16 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 56,625 miles. MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,625 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GJ16 ETD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/03/2026
- 56,625 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GJ16 ETD 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 (GJ16 ETD) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
GJ16 ETD Mileage History
- 09/03/202342,911 mi
- 14/03/202447,612 mi+4,701 mi
- 14/03/202447,612 mi
- 06/03/202553,246 mi+5,634 mi
- 17/03/202656,625 mi+3,379 mi
Average of roughly 4,537 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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