Volkswagen Passat MOT Results

Registered in 2016
83.9% pass rate
from 16,018 tests in 2021
(5.9% better than other 2016 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 2016 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Passat is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.0% fail on Tyres (27% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Condition (27% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Tread depth (30% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.050% fail on Size/type
  • 3.0% fail on Visibility (24% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Wipers (20% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.45% fail on Washers (60% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Bonnet (10 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Condition of glass (190% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Windscreen (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.025% fail on View to rear
      • 0.025% fail on Mirrors
  • 2.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (21% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim (25% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Headlamp aim (23% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.71% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.67% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.037% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.17% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.17% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.17% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.11% fail on Stop lamp (82% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.075% fail on Direction indicators (79% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Flashing type (79% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.044% fail on Side repeaters (84% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.031% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.062% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.044% fail on Horn
      • 0.012% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.0062% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.056% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.050% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.0062% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.037% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (89% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.0062% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.0062% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.0062% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0062% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 2.3% fail on Brakes (18% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.3% fail on Brake linings and pads (17% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Brake pads (17% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.79% fail on Brake discs and drums (65% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.78% fail on Brake discs (64% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.0062% fail on Brake drums
    • 0.47% fail on Brake performance (36% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.42% fail on Rbt
          • 0.36% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.062% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.0062% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0062% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.031% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.031% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.019% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.012% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.019% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.0062% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.0062% fail on Rbt (sp)
    • 0.044% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.044% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.025% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.025% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.025% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.025% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.0062% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.0062% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 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 callipers
  • 1.7% fail on Suspension (19% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Shock absorbers (6 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Springs (68% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Coil springs (68% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.37% fail on Coil spring (68% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Suspension arms (67% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Pins and bushes (52% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Ball joint (81% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0062% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.087% fail on Anti-roll bars (57% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Linkage ball joints (76% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.012% fail on Linkage
      • 0.012% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.012% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0062% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.0062% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.044% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.019% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.012% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0062% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 1.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (50% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Exhaust emissions (52% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.87% fail on Compression ignition (160% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.82% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.037% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.012% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.0062% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
      • 0.36% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.36% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.0062% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0062% fail on Particulate filter
    • 0.019% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.012% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.0062% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.012% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.012% fail on Undertray
  • 0.38% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.21% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.21% fail on Condition
    • 0.19% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.20% fail on Body, chassis, structure (63% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.075% fail on Transmission (66% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Drive shafts (63% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.069% fail on Joints (65% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.0062% fail on Drive shaft
    • 0.031% fail on Body
      • 0.031% fail on Other body component
    • 0.019% fail on Boot lid (5 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Boot lid condition (6 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.019% fail on Undertray
    • 0.012% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.012% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.012% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.012% fail on Doors
      • 0.0062% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.0062% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0062% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.0062% fail on Door condition
    • 0.0062% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.0062% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.0062% fail on Load security
      • 0.0062% fail on Access panel
    • 0.0062% fail on Seats
      • 0.0062% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 0.14% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.12% fail on Attachment
    • 0.025% fail on Condition
  • 0.14% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.14% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.062% fail on Steering (77% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.025% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.025% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.025% fail on Steering linkage components (89% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Track rod end (91% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0062% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.0062% fail on Steering play
      • 0.0062% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0062% fail on Electronic power steering
Read the Honest John Review

  • Volkswagen Passat (2015 - 2022)
    Neat styling inside and out, fine quality, strong performance even from the entry-level engines, spacious interior and capacious boot for a saloon.

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