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AV16 XEL

2016 Volkswagen Passat · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Ipswich, Anglia · 10 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2016
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantDiesel post-2015 (Euro 6)
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2016 Volkswagen Passat Diesel 1968cc has had 9 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 2 (78% pass rate). It has 166,300 miles on the clock, averaging 14,655 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 TDI EA288 engine is known for dfga.

MOT & Mileage History for AV16 XEL

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
166,300
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2019
78%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 2 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
14,655

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading166,300 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,242
Average per year14,655
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AV16 XEL 70k94k118k142k166k '19'25'22

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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage166,300 miles
Since last MOT+10,242 miles
PASS
Mileage156,058 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage156,057 miles
Since last MOT+13,372 miles
PASS
Mileage142,685 miles
Since last MOT+11,539 miles
PASS
Mileage131,146 miles
Since last MOT+8,702 miles
PASS
Mileage122,444 miles
Since last MOT+18,972 miles
PASS
Mileage103,472 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,471 miles
Since last MOT+33,436 miles
PASS
Mileage70,035 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV16 XEL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2016
First registered
Area codeAV — Ipswich, Anglia
Age identifier16 — March 2016 to August 2016

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About AV16 XEL

What car is AV16 XEL?

AV16 XEL is an black Volkswagen Passat, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2016.

What is the mileage of AV16 XEL?

The last recorded mileage for AV16 XEL was 166,300 miles, recorded on 24 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AV16 XEL passed its MOT?

AV16 XEL has had 9 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (7 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 24 Nov 2025.

Is AV16 XEL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AV16 XEL is likely ULEZ compliant. Diesel post-2015 (Euro 6). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is AV16 XEL?

AV16 XEL is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.