2015 Volkswagen Passat 1.6L Diesel · FY65 MZL
2015 Volkswagen Passat (1.6L, diesel). First registered 24 Sept 2015. Recorded mileage 44,349 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 44,349 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FY65 MZL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/07/2026
- 44,349 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FY65 MZL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2015 Volkswagen Passat (FY65 MZL) between July 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
FY65 MZL Mileage History
- 08/07/202223,948 mi
- 10/07/202327,970 mi+4,022 mi
- 09/07/202431,821 mi+3,851 mi
- 23/07/202536,333 mi+4,512 mi
- 20/07/202644,349 mi+8,016 mi
Average of roughly 5,059 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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