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AE15 XZD

2015 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,147 mi
Last recorded32,147 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Passat81,300 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE15 XZD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 32,147 miles

slight corrosion in rear subframe / back plates and suspension arms

Pass 18 Mar 2025 29,900 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 26,606 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2024 26,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 23,199 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 23,199 miles

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

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 21,810 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs corroded and slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 20,331 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2021 20,329 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear very badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 19,364 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four badly corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.7mm only (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both Front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 17,904 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 15,201 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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AE15 XZD is a 2015 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AE15 XZD, 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 AE15 XZD registered?

AE15 XZD is a 2015 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 25 March 2015.

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