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A16 JSW

2015 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,330 mi
Last recorded85,330 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Passat81,300 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 JSW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 85,330 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner shoulders (215x55x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 76,593 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively very slight bind when tested but signs of overheating (1.2.1 (f))

rear tyres worn stepped on inner shoulders (215x55x17)

Pass 15 Mar 2023 67,570 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 57,396 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 57,395 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 48,454 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 42,273 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 32,468 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 21,573 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Mar 2018 21,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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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A16 JSW is a 2015 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 A16 JSW, 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 A16 JSW registered?

A16 JSW is a 2015 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 31 March 2015.

Is A16 JSW safe to buy?

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