Volkswagen Passat MOT Results
Registered in 199553.7% pass rate
from 54 tests in 2021
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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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24% fail on
Suspension
(110% worse than other 1995 cars)
- 9.3% fail on Wheel bearings (5 times worse than other 1995 cars)
- 5.6% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
- 3.7% fail on Shock absorbers
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3.7% fail on
Suspension arms
- 3.7% fail on Ball joint
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1.9% fail on
Springs
- 1.9% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
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1.9% fail on
Sub-frames
- 1.9% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
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1.9% fail on
Other suspension component
- 1.9% fail on Ball joint
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22% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
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9.3% fail on
Headlamp aim
- 9.3% fail on Headlamp aim
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7.4% fail on
Headlamps
- 5.6% fail on Headlamp
- 1.9% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 3.7% fail on Stop lamp
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1.9% fail on
Direction indicators
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1.9% fail on
Flashing type
- 1.9% fail on All direction indicators
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1.9% fail on
Flashing type
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1.9% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
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1.9% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 1.9% fail on Rear fog lamp
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1.9% fail on
Rear fog lamp
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1.9% fail on
Mandatory tell-tales
- 1.9% fail on Main beam tell-tale
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1.9% fail on
Electrical equipment
- 1.9% fail on Horn
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9.3% fail on
Headlamp aim
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17% fail on
Brakes
-
9.3% fail on
Brake performance
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5.6% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
- 5.6% fail on Rbt (sp)
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3.7% fail on
Service brake performance
-
1.9% fail on
Rbt
- 1.9% fail on Service brake performance
-
1.9% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 1.9% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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1.9% fail on
Rbt
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3.7% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
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3.7% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 1.9% fail on Service brake performance
- 1.9% fail on Service brake imbalance
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3.7% fail on
Rbt (sp)
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1.9% fail on
Parking brake performance
-
1.9% fail on
Rbt
- 1.9% fail on Parking brake performance
-
1.9% fail on
Rbt
-
5.6% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
-
3.7% fail on
Hydraulic systems
(11 times worse than other 1995 cars)
- 3.7% fail on Brake fluid (19 times worse than other 1995 cars)
- 3.7% fail on Rigid brake pipes
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1.9% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
- 1.9% fail on Pedal
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1.9% fail on
Hand operated control valves
- 1.9% fail on Condition
-
1.9% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
- 1.9% fail on Air brake cylinder/actuator
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1.9% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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1.9% fail on
Brake discs and drums
- 1.9% fail on Brake discs
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1.9% fail on
Brake discs and drums
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1.9% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
- 1.9% fail on Anti-lock braking system
-
9.3% fail on
Brake performance
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13% fail on
Steering
(2 times worse than other 1995 cars)
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7.4% fail on
Steering gear
(5 times worse than other 1995 cars)
- 7.4% fail on Steering rack (6 times worse than other 1995 cars)
-
7.4% fail on
Steering linkage components
- 5.6% fail on Track rod end
- 1.9% fail on Drag link end
-
7.4% fail on
Steering gear
(5 times worse than other 1995 cars)
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13% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
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3.7% fail on
Transmission
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3.7% fail on
Drive shafts
- 3.7% fail on Joints
-
3.7% fail on
Drive shafts
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3.7% fail on
Doors
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3.7% fail on
Other passenger's door
(17 times worse than other 1995 cars)
- 3.7% fail on Door condition (19 times worse than other 1995 cars)
-
3.7% fail on
Other passenger's door
(17 times worse than other 1995 cars)
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3.7% fail on
Seats
(6 times worse than other 1995 cars)
- 3.7% fail on Driver's seat (10 times worse than other 1995 cars)
-
1.9% fail on
Integral vehicle structure
- 1.9% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
- 1.9% fail on Exhaust system
- 1.9% fail on Floor
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3.7% fail on
Transmission
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9.3% fail on
Visibility
- 9.3% fail on Wipers
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7.4% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
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5.6% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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3.7% fail on
Spark ignition
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1.9% fail on
Emission control equipment
- 1.9% fail on Catalytic converter
- 1.9% fail on Catalyst emissions
- 1.9% fail on Emissions not tested
-
1.9% fail on
Emission control equipment
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1.9% fail on
Compression ignition
- 1.9% fail on Emissions not tested
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3.7% fail on
Spark ignition
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1.9% fail on
Fluid leaks
- 1.9% fail on Engine oil leaks
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5.6% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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7.4% fail on
Tyres
- 3.7% fail on Tread depth
- 1.9% fail on Size/type
- 1.9% fail on Condition
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5.6% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
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5.6% fail on
Seat belts
- 3.7% fail on Prescribed areas
- 1.9% fail on Condition
- 1.9% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
-
5.6% fail on
Seat belts
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1.9% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 1.9% fail on Registration plates
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1.9% fail on
Road Wheels
- 1.9% fail on Attachment