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AD15 FBG

2015 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

133,399 mi
Last recorded133,399 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Passat81,300 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD15 FBG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 133,399 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 121,739 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 108,826 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 95,673 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 82,886 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 82,886 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 70,657 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 70,023 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear wiper deteriorated

ac pump noisey

coolant level low when vehicle tested

exhaust deterioration noted

Pass 22 Aug 2019 60,291 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 60,291 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 45,187 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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AD15 FBG is a 2015 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FBG, 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 FBG registered?

AD15 FBG is a 2015 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 31 July 2015.

Is AD15 FBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD15 FBG shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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