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Volkswagen Passat MOT Results

Registered in 1996
54.8% pass rate
from 84 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 1996 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Passat is unusually good or bad.

  • 20% fail on Body, chassis, structure (110% worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 8.3% fail on Exhaust system (200% worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 8.3% fail on Transmission (2 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 8.3% fail on Drive shafts (2 times worse than other 1996 cars)
        • 8.3% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 6.0% fail on Doors (7 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Other passenger's door (15 times worse than other 1996 cars)
        • 3.6% fail on Door condition (15 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Driver's door
        • 1.2% fail on Door condition
      • 1.2% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 1.2% fail on Door condition
    • 3.6% fail on Chassis
      • 3.6% fail on Chassis condition
    • 1.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.2% fail on Fuel system
      • 1.2% fail on Tank
    • 1.2% fail on Seats
      • 1.2% fail on Driver's seat
  • 19% fail on Brakes
    • 9.5% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 4.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 2.4% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.4% fail on Rbt
          • 2.4% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.4% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 2.4% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 2.4% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.2% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt
          • 1.2% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 7.1% fail on Rigid brake pipes (200% worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.4% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.4% fail on Brake pads
      • 2.4% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 2.4% fail on Brake discs
    • 2.4% fail on Flexible brake hoses (6 times worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 2.4% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 1.2% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 1.2% fail on Pedal
    • 1.2% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 1.2% fail on Brake fluid
  • 15% fail on Suspension
    • 6.0% fail on Wheel bearings (2 times worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 3.6% fail on Shock absorbers (4 times worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.6% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 1.2% fail on Axles
      • 1.2% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 1.2% fail on Springs
      • 1.2% fail on Coil springs
        • 1.2% fail on Coil spring
    • 1.2% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 1.2% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 1.2% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.2% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 1.2% fail on Sub-frames
      • 1.2% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
  • 11% fail on Steering (160% worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 8.3% fail on Steering gear (6 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 8.3% fail on Steering rack (7 times worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.2% fail on Track rod end
    • 1.2% fail on Steering coupling
      • 1.2% fail on Universal joint
  • 9.5% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.6% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.4% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.4% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.4% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 2.4% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 2.4% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 2.4% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.2% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp
    • 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim
  • 7.1% fail on Visibility
    • 4.8% fail on Wipers
    • 2.4% fail on Washers
    • 1.2% fail on Bonnet
  • 6.0% fail on Tyres
    • 3.6% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.2% fail on Size/type
    • 1.2% fail on Condition
  • 2.4% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 2.4% fail on Registration plates
  • 2.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.4% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.2% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 1.2% fail on Requirements
    • 1.2% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 2.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 2.4% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.2% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.2% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 1.2% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.2% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo

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