2016 Volkswagen Passat 1.6L Diesel · SR16 RFZ

The vehicle presents a technically roadworthy profile with a stable maintenance trend over the last four years. The most recent MOT test on 28 August 2025 at 150,937 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded, following an initial failure on the same day. This suggests the previous owner was proactive in rectifying any issues immediately to ensure legal compliance. Since the 2022 test, the car has consistently passed without recorded advisories, indicating a consistent level of mechanical upkeep despite the high mileage. The mileage pattern is high for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 15,000 miles per annum. The data shows consistent accumulation, with the car covering roughly 17,000 miles between September 2023 and September 2024, and another nearly 17,000 miles in the following year. This regular usage typically implies long-distance motorway driving rather than short-city stop-and-go cycles. While high mileage accelerates the wear on drivetrain components and suspension, the lack of recurring advisories in the MOT history suggests the vehicle has been well well under these loads. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on high-wear components common to a 150,000-mile Passat. Examine the condition of the control arm bushes and shock absorbers, as these often degrade at this mileage interval. Given the consistent annual usage, check the brake discs for thinning or uneven scoring and ensure calipers are not binding. Although the record is clean, a manual inspection of the chassis for corrosion or corrosion is necessary to ensure the structural integrity remains sound despite the high volume of road exposure.