2016 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · SW16 HKU
2016 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 11 Jul 2016. Recorded mileage 213,136 miles. MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 213,136 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SW16 HKU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2025
- 213,136 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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SW16 HKU Mileage History
- 22/09/2023163,668 mi
- 20/09/2024186,852 mi+23,184 mi
- 24/09/2024187,295 mi+443 mi
- 13/10/2025212,944 mi+25,649 mi
- 15/10/2025213,136 mi+192 mi
Average of roughly 23,958 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SW16 HKU 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 (SW16 HKU) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted calliper spring clip broken in half (1.1.16 (c) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn and knocking (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed at cut on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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