Volkswagen Passat MOT Results

Registered in 1995
53.7% pass rate
from 54 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 1995 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Passat is unusually good or bad.

  • 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
    • 3.7% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.7% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.9% fail on Springs
      • 1.9% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.9% fail on Sub-frames
      • 1.9% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.9% fail on Other suspension component
      • 1.9% fail on Ball joint
  • 22% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 9.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 9.3% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 7.4% fail on Headlamps
      • 5.6% fail on Headlamp
      • 1.9% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.7% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.9% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.9% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.9% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.9% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.9% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.9% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.9% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 1.9% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 1.9% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.9% fail on Horn
  • 17% fail on Brakes
    • 9.3% fail on Brake performance
      • 5.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 5.6% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 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)
      • 3.7% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 3.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.9% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.9% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.9% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt
          • 1.9% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 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
    • 1.9% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 1.9% fail on Pedal
    • 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
    • 1.9% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.9% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.9% fail on Brake discs
    • 1.9% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.9% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  • 13% fail on Steering (2 times worse than other 1995 cars)
    • 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
  • 13% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.7% fail on Transmission
      • 3.7% fail on Drive shafts
        • 3.7% fail on Joints
    • 3.7% fail on Doors
      • 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 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
  • 9.3% fail on Visibility
    • 9.3% fail on Wipers
  • 7.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.6% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.7% fail on Spark ignition
        • 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 Compression ignition
        • 1.9% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 1.9% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 1.9% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 7.4% fail on Tyres
    • 3.7% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.9% fail on Size/type
    • 1.9% fail on Condition
  • 5.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 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
  • 1.9% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.9% fail on Registration plates
  • 1.9% fail on Road Wheels
    • 1.9% fail on Attachment

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