2016 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · HS16 FHL
2016 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Jul 2016. Recorded mileage 76,415 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,415 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HS16 FHL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/07/2026
- 76,415 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HS16 FHL 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 (HS16 FHL) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 July 2026 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: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 advisory notices are 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
HS16 FHL Mileage History
- 01/07/202458,914 mi
- 14/07/202567,839 mi+8,925 mi
- 14/07/202567,839 mi
- 13/07/202676,415 mi+8,576 mi
- 13/07/202676,415 mi
Average of roughly 8,612 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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