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231 CUB

2015 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

86,061 mi
Last recorded86,061 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Passat81,300 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration231 CUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 86,061 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 75,481 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 64,641 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 64,641 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 52,179 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 39,267 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 28,180 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 24,474 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking and on 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking and on 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 20,024 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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231 CUB is a 2015 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2015 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 81,300 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 231 CUB, 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 11 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 231 CUB registered?

231 CUB is a 2015 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 9 October 2015.

Is 231 CUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 231 CUB shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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