2016 Nissan Qashqai 1.6L Diesel · VN66 DVH
2016 Nissan Qashqai (1.6L, diesel). First registered 10 Oct 2016. Recorded mileage 105,463 miles. MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN QASHQAI
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,463 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VN66 DVH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/07/2026
- 105,463 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VN66 DVH 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 Nissan Qashqai (VN66 DVH) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 July 2026 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: Suspension (23 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
VN66 DVH Mileage History
- 15/07/202480,063 mi
- 15/07/202480,063 mi
- 14/07/202593,667 mi+13,604 mi
- 14/07/2026105,463 mi+11,796 mi
- 14/07/2026105,463 mi
Average of roughly 12,727 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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