2015 Volkswagen Passat · 54,125 MOT tests
2015 Volkswagen Passat reliability
2015 Volkswagen Passats fail 20.6% of first MOT tests, 27% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 24 Passat years (54,125 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Passats: 29.2%)
- 20.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Passats: 29.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 27% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- 97,225
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 54,125
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2015 against the years either side
- 2014 cars: 14% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does better)
- 2016 cars: 26% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does better)
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 62% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2015 car carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
Common problems
What fails on a 2015 Volkswagen Passat
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6.7%
- Suspension6.2%
- Lights and electrics5.4%
- Brakes3.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.6%
- Seat belts and airbags0.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 3.35%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.56%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.65%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 1.64%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.53%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Coil spring fractured or broken 1.48%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.74%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.58%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.04%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (7.56%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.98%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.82%)
Other years
Every Volkswagen Passat year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2015 Volkswagen Passat reliable?
2015 Volkswagen Passats fail 20.6% of first MOT tests, 27% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 24 Passat years (54,125 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2015 Volkswagen Passat MOT?
Most often shock absorber serious fluid leak (3.35% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.56% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.65% of tests).
How many miles should a 2015 Volkswagen Passat have done?
At its MOT aged about 8, a typical 2015 Volkswagen Passat shows 97,225 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2015 car?
A car first registered in 2015 carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
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