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Volkswagen Passat MOT Results

Registered in 2014
76.8% pass rate
from 16,078 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
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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 2014 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Passat is unusually good or bad.

  • 7.9% fail on Suspension (68% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Suspension arms (190% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 4.4% fail on Pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint (83% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Suspension arm (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0062% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 2.2% fail on Springs
      • 2.2% fail on Coil springs
        • 2.2% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.019% fail on Mounting
    • 0.88% fail on Anti-roll bars (69% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (130% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Linkage ball joints (71% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint dust cover (85% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.081% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.037% fail on Linkage
      • 0.012% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.0062% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.59% fail on Shock absorbers (93% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.43% fail on Wheel bearings (110% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.087% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.081% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0062% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.056% fail on Sub-frames (190% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0062% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0062% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.025% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.012% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.012% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.0062% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0062% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 6.5% fail on Tyres (37% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Condition (57% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Tread depth (23% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.081% fail on Size/type
  • 4.2% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (32% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim (18% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim (16% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.2% fail on Direction indicators (110% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Flashing type (110% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.85% fail on Side repeaters (130% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.32% fail on Individual direction indicators (90% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.019% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.0% fail on Headlamps (37% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.90% fail on Headlamp (42% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.087% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.044% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
      • 0.0062% fail on Matched pair
      • 0.0062% fail on Dipswitch
    • 0.35% fail on Reversing lamps (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Reversing lamps (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Stop lamp (87% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (50% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Rear fog lamp (50% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Rear fog lamp (50% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.075% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (91% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.068% fail on Electrical equipment (60% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.056% fail on Horn
      • 0.0062% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.0062% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.025% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.025% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.012% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.012% fail on Switch
    • 0.0062% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.0062% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0062% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 3.4% fail on Brakes (20% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.6% fail on Brake linings and pads (19% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Brake pads (18% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0062% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.0% fail on Brake discs and drums (30% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Brake discs (30% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.77% fail on Brake performance (49% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Service brake performance (31% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.58% fail on Rbt (31% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.51% fail on Service brake performance (30% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.087% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.012% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0062% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.0062% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0062% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0062% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.093% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (82% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.093% fail on Rbt (sp) (82% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (58% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.075% fail on Rbt (sp) (57% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.050% fail on Service brake imbalance (58% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.031% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.031% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.012% fail on Parking brake performance (95% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Rbt (95% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.0062% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0062% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 0.49% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (140% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Anti-lock braking system (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Electronic stability control (180% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Electronic braking system (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.16% fail on Electronic parking brake (6 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.031% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.019% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.019% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.0062% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.0062% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.0062% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
  • 2.8% fail on Visibility (30% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Wipers (32% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.96% fail on Washers (43% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Bonnet (10 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.087% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.087% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.050% fail on View to rear
      • 0.050% fail on Mirrors
  • 1.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.47% fail on Transmission (32% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Drive shafts (31% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.42% fail on Joints (34% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.019% fail on Drive shaft (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0062% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.019% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.019% fail on Joints
    • 0.35% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.31% fail on Doors (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Other passenger's door (5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Door condition (5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.037% fail on Door condition
      • 0.012% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.012% fail on Door condition
    • 0.056% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.050% fail on Body
      • 0.044% fail on Other body component
      • 0.0062% fail on Panel
    • 0.025% fail on Undertray
    • 0.019% fail on Fuel system (78% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0062% fail on Pipe
      • 0.0062% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.0062% fail on System
    • 0.012% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.012% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.0062% fail on Load security
      • 0.0062% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.0062% fail on Tailgate condition
  • 1.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (20% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Exhaust emissions (22% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.76% fail on Compression ignition (29% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.67% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (130% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.050% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.044% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (82% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Spark ignition (60% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.33% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (33% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0062% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.068% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.056% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.012% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.019% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.019% fail on Undertray
  • 0.67% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (53% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (61% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.29% fail on Condition (56% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.012% fail on Airbags
      • 0.012% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.35% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.31% fail on Attachment (48% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.037% fail on Condition
    • 0.0062% fail on Hubs
  • 0.34% fail on Steering (57% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Electronic power steering (22 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.093% fail on Steering linkage components (87% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.093% fail on Track rod end (86% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.012% fail on Steering gear (81% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Steering rack (80% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.0062% fail on Power steering
      • 0.0062% fail on Other components
  • 0.28% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.28% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.0062% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.0062% fail on Doors
      • 0.0062% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors
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