2016 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · J12 DPD
2016 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 24 May 2016. Recorded mileage 87,482 miles. MOT expired on 01 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2016
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,482 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J12 DPD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2025
- 87,482 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J12 DPD 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 (J12 DPD) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
J12 DPD Mileage History
- 26/09/202267,922 mi
- 05/09/202375,133 mi+7,211 mi
- 25/09/202375,245 mi+112 mi
- 19/09/202481,678 mi+6,433 mi
- 17/09/202587,482 mi+5,804 mi
Average of roughly 6,572 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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