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AB16 HPR

2017 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,815 mi
Last recorded81,815 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Passat68,204 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB16 HPR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 81,815 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2026 81,815 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 67,893 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Apr 2025 67,893 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 62,111 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and Nearside, wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and Nearside, wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 62,111 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and Nearside, wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and Nearside, wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 56,391 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 48,868 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 39,651 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 31,059 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?

Based on 6,960,690 MOT tests across 591,281 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
8,659
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
591,281
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 256,176
constant velocity joint gaiter split 196,521
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 92,195
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 90,839
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 89,758
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AB16 HPR is a 2017 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2017 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 68,204 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Passat fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 256,176 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AB16 HPR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Passat typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 9 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AB16 HPR registered?

AB16 HPR is a 2017 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 30 March 2017.

Is AB16 HPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB16 HPR shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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