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AD15 BWX

2015 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

80,249 mi
Last recorded80,249 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Passat81,300 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD15 BWX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 80,249 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2026 80,249 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 72,938 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 72,938 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 64,600 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 55,058 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 46,904 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 46,903 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 38,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner+outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 27,212 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 19,351 miles

Nearside undertray fitted

Offside undertray fitted

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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AD15 BWX is a 2015 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AD15 BWX, 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 AD15 BWX registered?

AD15 BWX is a 2015 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 20 July 2015.

Is AD15 BWX safe to buy?

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