Volkswagen Passat MOT Results

Registered in 2011
68.4% pass rate
from 19,724 tests in 2021
(3.5% better than other 2011 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2011 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Passat is unusually good or bad.

  • 15% fail on Suspension (31% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 5.9% fail on Suspension arms (60% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 5.2% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Suspension arm (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Ball joint (86% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.010% fail on Ball joint dust cover (97% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 5.6% fail on Anti-roll bars (130% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Linkage ball joints (48% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.096% fail on Linkage (49% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.056% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.020% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.010% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 4.5% fail on Springs
      • 4.5% fail on Coil springs
        • 4.5% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.066% fail on Mounting (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.61% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.41% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.11% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.061% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.035% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.010% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.086% fail on Other suspension component (55% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Other suspension component (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.025% fail on Ball joint (77% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0051% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0051% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.066% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.041% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.020% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0051% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.030% fail on Sub-frames (76% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.010% fail on Sub-frame (84% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0051% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.0051% fail on Axles
      • 0.0051% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
  • 7.8% fail on Tyres (32% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Tread depth (38% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Condition (33% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Size/type
  • 6.6% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (36% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim (22% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim (18% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (61% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.6% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.1% fail on Side repeaters (71% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.49% fail on Individual direction indicators (52% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.041% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.6% fail on Headlamps (39% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp (44% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Headlamp levelling device (74% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.65% fail on Stop lamp (73% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.64% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (61% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (46% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Rear fog lamp (46% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Rear fog lamp (46% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.0051% fail on Switch
    • 0.22% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.15% fail on Horn
      • 0.041% fail on Trailer electrical socket (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.010% fail on Battery(ies) (88% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Reversing lamps (43% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Reversing lamps (44% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0051% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.11% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.096% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.010% fail on All position lamps
      • 0.0051% fail on Switch
    • 0.030% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.030% fail on Switch
    • 0.010% fail on Rear reflectors (82% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.0051% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0051% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 5.8% fail on Brakes (15% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.0% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.0% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.030% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.94% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.94% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.0051% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.0051% fail on Cable
    • 2.2% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Anti-lock braking system (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Electronic stability control (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Electronic braking system (9 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Brake performance (62% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.85% fail on Service brake performance (47% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.84% fail on Rbt (47% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.67% fail on Service brake performance (50% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.21% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.010% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0051% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.0051% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.20% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (58% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Rbt (sp) (58% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake performance (49% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.10% fail on Service brake imbalance (65% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.0051% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.20% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (86% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Rbt (sp) (85% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.066% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.030% fail on Parking brake performance (95% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.030% fail on Rbt (95% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.025% fail on Parking brake performance (95% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.0051% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 0.52% fail on Parking brake control (71% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Electronic parking brake (9 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Lever (96% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.056% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.046% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.046% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.010% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (96% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Pedal (90% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.010% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (90% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (86% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.0051% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0051% fail on Servos
    • 0.0051% fail on Rigid brake pipes
  • 2.8% fail on Visibility (41% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Wipers (40% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.99% fail on Washers (58% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Bonnet (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Condition of glass (68% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Windscreen (71% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.081% fail on View to rear
      • 0.081% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.015% fail on Driver's view
  • 2.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure (31% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.89% fail on Transmission (30% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.85% fail on Drive shafts (30% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.81% fail on Joints (33% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.035% fail on Drive shaft (200% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.041% fail on Joints
      • 0.0051% fail on Belts
    • 0.77% fail on Exhaust system (40% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Doors
      • 0.056% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.056% fail on Door condition
      • 0.046% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.041% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0051% fail on Catch
      • 0.030% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.030% fail on Door condition
    • 0.091% fail on Fuel system (46% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.030% fail on Tank
      • 0.0051% fail on Pipe
      • 0.0051% fail on System
    • 0.066% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.056% fail on Body
      • 0.035% fail on Other body component
      • 0.010% fail on Body condition
      • 0.0051% fail on Mounting fixings
      • 0.0051% fail on Panel
    • 0.056% fail on Undertray
    • 0.051% fail on Boot lid (190% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Boot lid condition (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0051% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.020% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.015% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.0051% fail on Bracket
    • 0.020% fail on Seats
      • 0.020% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.015% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.010% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.0051% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.0051% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.010% fail on Load security
      • 0.0051% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.0051% fail on Tailgate condition
      • 0.0051% fail on Access panel
  • 2.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (180% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Seat belts (38% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Condition (34% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Requirements
    • 0.076% fail on Airbags (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.071% fail on Drivers airbag (6 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0051% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 2.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (15% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Exhaust emissions (12% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Compression ignition (66% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (160% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.10% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (63% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0051% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.0051% fail on Particulate filter
          • 0.0051% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
        • 0.010% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.0051% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
      • 0.66% fail on Spark ignition (57% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.64% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.025% fail on Catalyst emissions (96% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.010% fail on Emissions not tested (95% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.061% fail on Fluid leaks (60% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Engine oil leaks (61% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.0051% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.0051% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0051% fail on Undertray
  • 0.42% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.37% fail on Attachment
    • 0.061% fail on Condition
  • 0.38% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.38% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.34% fail on Steering (82% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Steering linkage components (88% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Track rod end (88% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.0051% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0051% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.096% fail on Electronic power steering (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.025% fail on Steering gear (87% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Steering rack (89% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0051% fail on Operation
    • 0.020% fail on Steering play
      • 0.020% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0051% fail on Power steering
      • 0.0051% fail on Operation
    • 0.0051% fail on Steering lock
  • 0.015% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.010% fail on Anchorages
    • 0.0051% fail on Belt(s)/padding

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