2016 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · WR16 NUM
2016 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 15 Jul 2016. Recorded mileage 165,492 miles. MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,492 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WR16 NUM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/04/2026
- 165,492 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WR16 NUM 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 (WR16 NUM) between February 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 April 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: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (5 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.
WR16 NUM Mileage History
- 14/02/2024149,030 mi
- 04/04/2025157,793 mi+8,763 mi
- 04/04/2025157,793 mi
- 14/04/2026165,492 mi+7,699 mi
- 14/04/2026165,492 mi
Average of roughly 7,612 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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