Volkswagen Passat MOT Results
Registered in 199555.8% pass rate
from 154 tests in 2017
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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 1995 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Passat is unusually good or bad.
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23% fail on
Suspension
-
7.1% fail on
Wheel bearings
(3 times worse than other 1995 cars)
- 6.5% fail on Rear (6 times worse than other 1995 cars)
- 0.65% fail on Front
-
7.1% fail on
Shock absorbers
(2 times worse than other 1995 cars)
- 7.1% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 1995 cars)
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7.1% fail on
Prescribed areas
- 5.8% fail on Component mounting
- 1.3% fail on Subframe mounting
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3.9% fail on
Drive shafts
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3.9% fail on
Front drive shafts
- 3.9% fail on Constant velocity joints
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3.9% fail on
Front drive shafts
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2.6% fail on
Coil springs
- 2.6% fail on Condition
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1.9% fail on
Suspension arms
- 1.9% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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1.9% fail on
Macpherson strut
(5 times worse than other 1995 cars)
- 1.9% fail on Condition (5 times worse than other 1995 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Front suspension joints
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0.65% fail on
Anti-roll bars
- 0.65% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.65% fail on
Sub-frames
- 0.65% fail on Condition
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7.1% fail on
Wheel bearings
(3 times worse than other 1995 cars)
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22% fail on
Brakes
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12% fail on
Hydraulic systems
(100% worse than other 1995 cars)
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11% fail on
Components
(110% worse than other 1995 cars)
- 5.2% fail on Pipes
- 4.5% fail on Hoses (180% worse than other 1995 cars)
- 2.6% fail on Valves (7 times worse than other 1995 cars)
- 0.65% fail on Brake fluid warning lamp
- 0.65% fail on Operation
-
11% fail on
Components
(110% worse than other 1995 cars)
-
11% fail on
Brake performance
- 7.1% fail on Parking brake performance
- 5.2% fail on Front wheels
- 4.5% fail on Rear wheels
- 2.6% fail on Brake imbalance (3 times worse than other 1995 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Service brake performance
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3.9% fail on
Hub components
- 2.6% fail on Brake pads
- 0.65% fail on Brake discs
- 0.65% fail on Brake calipers
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0.65% fail on
Parking brake
- 0.65% fail on Condition
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0.65% fail on
Mechanical components
- 0.65% fail on Cable
- 0.65% fail on ABS
-
12% fail on
Hydraulic systems
(100% worse than other 1995 cars)
-
21% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
- 7.1% fail on Registration plate lamp
- 5.8% fail on Headlamp aim
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3.9% fail on
Position lamps
- 1.9% fail on Front lamps
- 1.9% fail on Rear lamps
- 3.9% fail on Stop lamp
- 3.2% fail on Battery
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1.3% fail on
Headlamps
- 1.3% fail on Headlamp
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1.3% fail on
Direction indicators
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1.3% fail on
Flashing type
- 1.3% fail on Individual lamps
-
1.3% fail on
Flashing type
- 0.65% fail on Horn
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9.1% fail on
Steering
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8.4% fail on
Steering system
(120% worse than other 1995 cars)
- 6.5% fail on Steering rack (4 times worse than other 1995 cars)
- 2.6% fail on Track rod end
-
1.3% fail on
Power steering
- 0.65% fail on Operation
- 0.65% fail on Other components
-
8.4% fail on
Steering system
(120% worse than other 1995 cars)
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9.1% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
- 4.5% fail on Emissions
- 3.2% fail on Exhaust system
- 1.9% fail on Emissions not tested
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0.65% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.65% fail on Pipe
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8.4% fail on
Tyres
- 5.8% fail on Condition
- 2.6% fail on Tread depth
- 0.65% fail on Valve stem
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8.4% fail on
Driver's view of the road
- 5.8% fail on Wipers
- 2.6% fail on Washers
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7.8% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
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6.5% fail on
Doors
(8 times worse than other 1995 cars)
- 2.6% fail on Passengers front (10 times worse than other 1995 cars)
- 2.6% fail on Passengers other (10 times worse than other 1995 cars)
- 1.9% fail on Drivers (7 times worse than other 1995 cars)
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1.3% fail on
Vehicle structure
- 1.3% fail on Chassis
- 0.65% fail on Body security
-
6.5% fail on
Doors
(8 times worse than other 1995 cars)
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4.5% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
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4.5% fail on
Seat belts
- 3.9% fail on Prescribed areas
- 0.65% fail on Condition
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0.65% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
- 0.65% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp
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4.5% fail on
Seat belts
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1.9% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 1.9% fail on Registration plate