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B5 TSB

2015 Volkswagen Unknown

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,456 mi
Last recorded49,456 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Unknown37,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 TSB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUnknown
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 49,456 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 42,968 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 42,961 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 40,459 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 37,521 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2023 37,519 miles

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Nsf osf (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Nsr osr (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nsr osr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 34,122 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 31,915 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 28,145 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2020 28,144 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 22,397 miles

additional stop lamp lens loose and lamp not working

Pass 18 Jan 2018 15,577 miles

rear brake discs faces slightly corroded

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Unknown?

Based on 11,543 MOT tests across 2,777 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,793
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
2,777
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 74
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 72
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B5 TSB is a 2015 Volkswagen Unknown in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2015 Volkswagen Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 37,061 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 Unknown fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B5 TSB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 11 years old, this Volkswagen Unknown is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was B5 TSB registered?

B5 TSB is a 2015 Volkswagen Unknown, first registered on 6 February 2015.

Is B5 TSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B5 TSB shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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