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2016 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · MW66 VLJ

MW66 VLJ

2016 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 19/12/2016. Recorded mileage 162,894 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Year / Origin
2016 · Manchester & Merseyside
MOT Status
Valid until 02/07/2026
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
162,894 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 02/07/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2016
Engine
1968cc

MW66 VLJ Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 04/07/2025
  • 162,894 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
48
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
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MW66 VLJ Mileage History

  1. 02/12/2021125,975 mi
  2. 06/03/2023139,428 mi+13,453 mi
  3. 09/02/2024144,958 mi+5,530 mi
  4. 02/07/2025162,820 mi+17,862 mi
  5. 04/07/2025162,894 mi+74 mi

Average of roughly 10,296 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

MW66 VLJ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Sept 2026, 03:12
MOT Analysis

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 (MW66 VLJ) between December 2021 and July 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 04 July 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: Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 2 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 Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”.

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