2016 Volkswagen Passat 1.6L Diesel · WRS 13
2016 Volkswagen Passat (1.6L, diesel). First registered 29 Apr 2016. Recorded mileage 41,129 miles. MOT valid until 20 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 41,129 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WRS 13 Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2026
- 41,129 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WRS 13 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Volkswagen Passat (WRS 13) between April 2019 and October 2026.
The record contains 8 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 October 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 (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Front Service brake excessively fluctuating nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
WRS 13 Mileage History
- 24/04/201912,693 mi
- 24/04/201912,693 mi
- 12/06/202017,492 mi+4,799 mi
- 01/06/202121,732 mi+4,240 mi
- 10/06/202226,455 mi+4,723 mi
- 12/06/202329,585 mi+3,130 mi
- 18/10/202435,564 mi+5,979 mi
- 22/10/202435,564 mi
- 17/10/202538,235 mi+2,671 mi
- 16/10/202641,129 mi+2,894 mi
Average of roughly 3,801 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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