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Volkswagen Passat MOT Results

Registered in 1997
57.5% pass rate
from 186 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 1997 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Passat is unusually good or bad.

  • 19% fail on Suspension
    • 12% fail on Suspension arms (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 7.5% fail on Ball joint (4 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 2.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.54% fail on Suspension arm
    • 4.3% fail on Springs (160% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 4.3% fail on Coil springs (200% worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 4.3% fail on Coil spring (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.6% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.54% fail on Linkage ball joints
    • 1.1% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.54% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.54% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.54% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.54% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.54% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.54% fail on Other suspension component
  • 12% fail on Brakes
    • 5.4% fail on Brake performance
      • 1.6% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.54% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.6% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt
          • 1.6% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 1.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.1% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.54% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.54% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 3.2% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.2% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 2.2% fail on Brake discs (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.1% fail on Brake pads
    • 1.6% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (7 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (12 times worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.6% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.54% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 11% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.9% fail on Headlamps
      • 5.4% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.54% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 3.2% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.7% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.7% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.6% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 1.1% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.1% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
  • 10% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 5.9% fail on Transmission (120% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 5.9% fail on Drive shafts (150% worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 5.9% fail on Joints (160% worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.7% fail on Doors (3 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Other passenger's door (7 times worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Door condition (8 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.54% fail on Door condition
      • 0.54% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.54% fail on Door condition
    • 0.54% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.54% fail on Pipe
  • 8.6% fail on Steering (140% worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 8.6% fail on Steering linkage components (3 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 7.5% fail on Track rod end (4 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Other components
        • 0.54% fail on Steering component
      • 0.54% fail on Locking devices
    • 1.6% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.6% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.54% fail on Power steering
      • 0.54% fail on Other components
  • 7.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 7.0% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 5.9% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.8% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 2.2% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 1.1% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.1% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
  • 4.3% fail on Visibility
    • 2.2% fail on Washers
    • 1.6% fail on Wipers
    • 1.1% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.54% fail on View to rear
      • 0.54% fail on Mirrors
  • 4.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.7% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 1.6% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.1% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.54% fail on Condition
  • 2.7% fail on Tyres
    • 2.2% fail on Condition
    • 0.54% fail on Tread depth
  • 0.54% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.54% fail on Registration plates

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