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AE15 XZN

2015 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

203,212 mi
Last recorded203,212 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2024
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Passat81,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2024 203,212 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 167,581 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 142,696 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 116,524 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 116,524 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 92,420 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Sep 2020 92,420 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2019 61,474 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn on inner edges

covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 10 Apr 2019 60,301 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 45,548 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 XZN is a 2015 Volkswagen Passat in Silver 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 AE15 XZN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AE15 XZN?

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What year was AE15 XZN registered?

AE15 XZN is a 2015 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 31 March 2015.

Is AE15 XZN safe to buy?

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