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AB16 RRR

2017 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

75,802 mi
Last recorded75,802 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Passat68,204 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB16 RRR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 75,802 miles

full under covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 20 Jun 2025 75,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

full under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Nov 2024 65,096 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 50,041 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 42,271 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY VERY WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY VERY WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 33,502 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 2 Nov 2020 25,317 miles

engine covers & undertrays fitted

rear tyre treads distorted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2019 16,362 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 RRR is a 2017 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RRR, 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.

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What year was AB16 RRR registered?

AB16 RRR is a 2017 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 15 February 2017.

Is AB16 RRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB16 RRR shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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