Volkswagen Passat MOT Results

Registered in 1994
58.2% pass rate
from 55 tests in 2021
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 1994 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Passat is unusually good or bad.

  • 22% fail on Brakes
    • 11% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.6% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.6% fail on Rbt
          • 3.6% fail on Service brake performance
      • 3.6% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.8% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 1.8% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 1.8% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 3.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.6% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.8% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 9.1% fail on Rigid brake pipes (2 times worse than other 1994 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Load sensing valves (18 times worse than other 1994 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.8% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.8% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.8% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.8% fail on Brake drums
    • 3.6% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (5 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Anti-lock braking system (5 times worse than other 1994 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 1.8% fail on Pedal
  • 18% fail on Suspension
    • 9.1% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 7.3% fail on Wheel bearings (3 times worse than other 1994 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 1.8% fail on Springs
      • 1.8% fail on Coil springs
        • 1.8% fail on Coil spring
    • 1.8% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 1.8% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 1.8% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.8% fail on Ball joint
  • 18% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 9.1% fail on Doors (12 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 7.3% fail on Other passenger's door (32 times worse than other 1994 cars)
        • 7.3% fail on Door condition (33 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Driver's door (14 times worse than other 1994 cars)
        • 3.6% fail on Door condition (14 times worse than other 1994 cars)
    • 7.3% fail on Transmission
      • 7.3% fail on Drive shafts
        • 7.3% fail on Joints
    • 5.5% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.8% fail on Engine mounting
      • 1.8% fail on Engine mounting condition
  • 11% fail on Visibility
    • 7.3% fail on Wipers
    • 3.6% fail on Washers
    • 1.8% fail on View to rear
      • 1.8% fail on Mirrors
  • 11% fail on Tyres (3 times worse than other 1994 cars)
    • 9.1% fail on Tread depth (7 times worse than other 1994 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Condition
  • 9.1% fail on Steering
    • 3.6% fail on Steering gear
      • 3.6% fail on Steering rack
    • 3.6% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 3.6% fail on Track rod end
    • 1.8% fail on Steering play
      • 1.8% fail on Steering rack
  • 9.1% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 5.5% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 3.6% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.8% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.8% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.8% fail on All direction indicators
  • 3.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 3.6% fail on Seat belts
      • 3.6% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 3.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.6% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.8% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.8% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 1.8% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 1.8% fail on Catalyst emissions
      • 1.8% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.8% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo

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