2016 Volkswagen Passat 1.6L Diesel · SD16 BFX
2016 Volkswagen Passat (1.6L, diesel). First registered 14 Apr 2016. Recorded mileage 137,722 miles. MOT valid until 18 May 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,722 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SD16 BFX Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/05/2026
- 137,722 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SD16 BFX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Volkswagen Passat (SD16 BFX) between April 2019 and May 2026.
The record contains 8 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 20 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (19 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
SD16 BFX Mileage History
- 02/04/201978,021 km
- 04/04/201978,021 km
- 19/03/2020106,991 mi
- 18/12/202074,241 mi-32,750 mi
- 16/12/202182,575 mi+8,334 mi
- 14/12/202295,526 mi+12,951 mi
- 06/12/2023105,816 mi+10,290 mi
- 06/12/2023105,816 mi
- 05/12/2024114,822 mi+9,006 mi
- 05/12/2024114,822 mi
- 20/05/2026137,722 mi+22,900 mi
Average of roughly 8,371 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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