Volkswagen Passat MOT Results
Registered in 199749.3% pass rate
from 663 tests in 2017
(11% worse than other 1997 cars)
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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.
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31% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
(45% worse than other 1997 cars)
- 12% fail on Headlamp aim (130% worse than other 1997 cars)
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7.7% fail on
Headlamps
(150% worse than other 1997 cars)
- 7.4% fail on Headlamp (150% worse than other 1997 cars)
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0.15% fail on
Headlamp defects which do require an aim check on retest
- 0.15% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 0.15% fail on Matched pair
- 0.15% fail on Switch
- 6.3% fail on Stop lamp
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6.2% fail on
Position lamps
- 5.1% fail on Front lamps
- 2.0% fail on Rear lamps
- 5.7% fail on Registration plate lamp
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4.7% fail on
Direction indicators
(70% worse than other 1997 cars)
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4.7% fail on
Flashing type
(70% worse than other 1997 cars)
- 3.6% fail on Individual lamps (120% worse than other 1997 cars)
- 0.90% fail on All direction indicators
- 0.15% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.15% fail on Tell tales
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4.7% fail on
Flashing type
(70% worse than other 1997 cars)
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2.1% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 2.1% fail on Fog lamp
- 0.75% fail on Tell tale
- 1.5% fail on Battery
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0.75% fail on
Hazard warning
- 0.45% fail on Lamp
- 0.30% fail on Switch
- 0.30% fail on Horn
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26% fail on
Suspension
(37% worse than other 1997 cars)
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11% fail on
Drive shafts
(190% worse than other 1997 cars)
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11% fail on
Front drive shafts
(190% worse than other 1997 cars)
- 11% fail on Constant velocity joints (190% worse than other 1997 cars)
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0.30% fail on
Any drive shaft which is part of the suspension
- 0.30% fail on Drive shafts
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11% fail on
Front drive shafts
(190% worse than other 1997 cars)
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9.8% fail on
Suspension arms
(190% worse than other 1997 cars)
- 9.5% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
- 0.45% fail on Attachment (4 times worse than other 1997 cars)
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3.9% fail on
Shock absorbers
(100% worse than other 1997 cars)
- 3.9% fail on Condition (100% worse than other 1997 cars)
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3.6% fail on
Coil springs
(110% worse than other 1997 cars)
- 3.6% fail on Condition (130% worse than other 1997 cars)
- 3.6% fail on Front suspension joints (180% worse than other 1997 cars)
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2.0% fail on
Anti-roll bars
- 1.5% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.30% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.15% fail on Linkage condition
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0.90% fail on
Wheel bearings
- 0.45% fail on Front
- 0.45% fail on Rear
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0.30% fail on
Sub-frames
- 0.15% fail on Condition
- 0.15% fail on Attachment
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0.15% fail on
Bonded suspension
- 0.15% fail on Condition
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0.15% fail on
Trailing arms
- 0.15% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.15% fail on
Tie bars/rods
- 0.15% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.15% fail on
Prescribed areas
- 0.15% fail on Component mounting
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11% fail on
Drive shafts
(190% worse than other 1997 cars)
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15% fail on
Brakes
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5.4% fail on
Brake performance
(38% better than other 1997 cars)
- 3.2% fail on Rear wheels
- 1.7% fail on Front wheels
- 1.7% fail on Parking brake performance (59% better than other 1997 cars)
- 0.60% fail on Brake imbalance
- 0.15% fail on Service brake performance
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5.1% fail on
Hub components
(130% worse than other 1997 cars)
- 3.3% fail on Brake pads (110% worse than other 1997 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Brake discs
- 1.1% fail on Brake calipers (7 times worse than other 1997 cars)
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4.8% fail on
Hydraulic systems
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3.6% fail on
Components
- 2.1% fail on Hoses
- 1.7% fail on Pipes (53% better than other 1997 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Leaks (180% worse than other 1997 cars)
- 0.30% fail on Brake fluid warning lamp
- 0.30% fail on Operation
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3.6% fail on
Components
- 1.8% fail on ABS
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0.90% fail on
Parking brake
- 0.90% fail on Condition
- 0.30% fail on Restricted movement
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0.15% fail on
Service brake control components
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0.15% fail on
Pedal
- 0.15% fail on Condition
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0.15% fail on
Pedal
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0.15% fail on
Mechanical components
- 0.15% fail on Cable
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5.4% fail on
Brake performance
(38% better than other 1997 cars)
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10% fail on
Driver's view of the road
- 7.7% fail on Wipers (50% worse than other 1997 cars)
- 2.6% fail on Washers
- 0.75% fail on Windscreen
- 0.15% fail on Bonnet
- 0.15% fail on Mirrors
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9.5% fail on
Steering
(110% worse than other 1997 cars)
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8.7% fail on
Steering system
(140% worse than other 1997 cars)
- 7.5% fail on Track rod end (3 times worse than other 1997 cars)
- 1.7% fail on Steering rack
- 0.15% fail on Ball joint
- 0.15% fail on Steering arm
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0.90% fail on
Power steering
- 0.75% fail on Other components (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Pipes and hoses
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0.15% fail on
Steering control
- 0.15% fail on Steering column
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8.7% fail on
Steering system
(140% worse than other 1997 cars)
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7.5% fail on
Tyres
- 5.1% fail on Tread depth
- 2.9% fail on Condition
- 0.15% fail on Size/type
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6.8% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
(37% better than other 1997 cars)
- 4.1% fail on Emissions
- 3.2% fail on Exhaust system
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0.60% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.60% fail on System
- 0.45% fail on Emissions not tested
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3.3% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
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2.7% fail on
Doors
(3 times worse than other 1997 cars)
- 2.3% fail on Passengers other (8 times worse than other 1997 cars)
- 0.30% fail on Passengers front
- 0.15% fail on Drivers
- 0.15% fail on Speedometer
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0.15% fail on
Vehicle structure
- 0.15% fail on Chassis
- 0.15% fail on Body condition
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0.15% fail on
Seats
- 0.15% fail on Passengers
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0.15% fail on
Load security
- 0.15% fail on Access panel
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2.7% fail on
Doors
(3 times worse than other 1997 cars)
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2.4% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
(57% better than other 1997 cars)
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1.2% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
- 1.2% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp
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1.2% fail on
Seat belts
(74% better than other 1997 cars)
- 0.75% fail on Prescribed areas (81% better than other 1997 cars)
- 0.30% fail on Requirements
- 0.15% fail on Condition
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1.2% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
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1.2% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 1.2% fail on Registration plate