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Volkswagen Passat

Turquoise · Diesel · 2016 · 1,968 cc

LE16 VCUMOT history

LE16 VCU is a turquoise diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 21 Jul 2016. Its MOT is valid until 15 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 168,577 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

LE16 VCU turquoise Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Dec 2026
Mileage
168,577 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
17,473 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE16 VCU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Turquoise
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
21 Jul 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE16 VCU was last recorded at 168,577 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 90 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,487 miles · 8 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
90 miles
Average per year
17,473 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 168,577 miles
  • 2024 – 147,707 miles
  • 2022 – 114,535 miles
  • 2021 – 89,468 miles
  • 2020 – 82,581 miles
  • 2019 – 74,316 miles
  • 2018 – 46,945 miles
  • 2017 – 29,006 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,577 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

Full MOT history

15 tests since 27 Apr 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,577 miles (+90)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    168,577 miles
    Test number
    355150926918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail168,487 miles (+20,780)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,487 miles
    Test number
    618248425466
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass147,707 miles (+15,248)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    147,707 miles
    Test number
    404442405179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass132,459 miles (+17,924)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    132,459 miles
    Test number
    820929667108
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass114,535 miles (+25,067)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    114,535 miles
    Test number
    300258751120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass89,468 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    89,468 miles
    Test number
    964272769390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail89,444 miles (+6,863)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,444 miles
    Test number
    861407616429
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass82,581 miles (+8,265)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    82,581 miles
    Test number
    192370777368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass74,316 miles (+17,752)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    74,316 miles
    Test number
    168566153425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass56,564 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    56,564 miles
    Test number
    574742349698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail56,544 miles (+9,599)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,544 miles
    Test number
    127882906720
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorOffside Rear Front fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass46,945 miles (+17,939)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    46,945 miles
    Test number
    579724527190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass29,006 miles (+11,019)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    29,006 miles
    Test number
    995005502616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass17,987 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    17,987 miles
    Test number
    976760982327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail17,984 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,984 miles
    Test number
    496951641449
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about LE16 VCU

Does LE16 VCU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE16 VCU is valid until 15 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LE16 VCU?
The MOT on LE16 VCU is valid until 15 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE16 VCU done?
LE16 VCU was recorded at 168,577 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 17,473 miles a year.
Has LE16 VCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE16 VCU has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LE16 VCU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LE16 VCU find?
LE16 VCU passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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