2016 Volkswagen Passat 1.6L Diesel · SD66 NWU
2016 Volkswagen Passat (1.6L, diesel). First registered 20 Oct 2016. Recorded mileage 176,135 miles. MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,135 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SD66 NWU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/07/2026
- 176,135 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SD66 NWU 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 (SD66 NWU) between September 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 July 2026 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: Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
SD66 NWU Mileage History
- 04/09/2023129,398 mi
- 09/09/2024143,292 mi+13,894 mi
- 23/07/2025152,861 mi+9,569 mi
- 23/07/2025152,861 mi
- 14/07/2026176,135 mi+23,274 mi
Average of roughly 16,348 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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