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AE65 XER

2015 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

181,832 mi
Last recorded181,832 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Passat81,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE65 XER
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 181,832 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 161,888 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 128,641 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 119,947 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2022 113,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge,TREAD OK (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 107,153 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 106,965 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 106,964 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 96,598 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 78,179 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 78,179 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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AE65 XER is a 2015 Volkswagen Passat in Black 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 AE65 XER, 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

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What year was AE65 XER registered?

AE65 XER is a 2015 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 4 September 2015.

Is AE65 XER safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE65 XER 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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