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Volkswagen Passat MOT Results

Registered in 1999
51.3% pass rate
from 898 tests in 2021
(19% worse than other 1999 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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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 1999 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Passat is unusually good or bad.

  • 20% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (45% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 6.9% fail on Headlamps (85% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 6.1% fail on Headlamp (81% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.78% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 5.3% fail on Headlamp aim (52% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 4.9% fail on Headlamp aim (51% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 4.0% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.5% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.5% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.4% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.67% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.33% fail on All direction indicators
    • 2.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (87% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.89% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.67% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.22% fail on Horn
    • 0.78% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.78% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.78% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.33% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.33% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.11% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.11% fail on Switch
    • 0.11% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.11% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 17% fail on Suspension
    • 12% fail on Suspension arms (180% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 9.4% fail on Ball joint (4 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Pins and bushes (110% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.9% fail on Shock absorbers (180% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Anti-roll bars (59% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.78% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.22% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.11% fail on Linkage
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.11% fail on Linkage ball joints
    • 1.1% fail on Springs (53% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Coil springs
        • 1.1% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.11% fail on Mounting
    • 0.56% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.33% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.22% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.45% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.45% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (91% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Axles
      • 0.22% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.22% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.22% fail on Ball joint (9 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.22% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.22% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.11% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.11% fail on Macpherson strut
  • 12% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 8.7% fail on Transmission (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 8.5% fail on Drive shafts (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 8.5% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.22% fail on Joints
    • 2.2% fail on Doors (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Other passenger's door (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Door condition (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Front passenger's door (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.56% fail on Door condition (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Hinge
      • 0.33% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.33% fail on Door condition
    • 1.2% fail on Exhaust system (61% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Body
      • 0.22% fail on Other body component
      • 0.11% fail on Panel
    • 0.22% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.22% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.22% fail on Seats
      • 0.11% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.11% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.11% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.11% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.11% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.11% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.11% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 11% fail on Brakes
    • 4.7% fail on Brake performance (37% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.8% fail on Rbt
          • 2.3% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.67% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.78% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (69% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.78% fail on Rbt (sp) (68% better than other 1999 cars)
          • 0.67% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.22% fail on Service brake performance (80% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.78% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (77% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.78% fail on Rbt (sp) (75% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.56% fail on Rbt
          • 0.33% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.22% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.33% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.1% fail on Mechanical brake components (100% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Brake discs and drums (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 2.4% fail on Brake discs (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.0% fail on Brake pads
    • 2.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.2% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.2% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 1.0% fail on Flexible brake hoses (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.33% fail on Pedal
    • 0.33% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.33% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.22% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.22% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.11% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.11% fail on Lever
  • 7.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 7.1% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 6.3% fail on Spark ignition
        • 5.2% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.89% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.33% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
      • 0.89% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.67% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.11% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.11% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.56% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.45% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.11% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.11% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.11% fail on Undertray
  • 7.0% fail on Visibility
    • 4.8% fail on Wipers
    • 2.4% fail on Washers
    • 0.22% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.11% fail on View to rear
      • 0.11% fail on Mirrors
  • 6.8% fail on Steering (83% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 5.9% fail on Steering linkage components (160% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 5.7% fail on Track rod end (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.11% fail on Drag link end
    • 1.0% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.0% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.11% fail on Power steering
      • 0.11% fail on Operation
  • 6.1% fail on Tyres (43% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.8% fail on Condition
    • 0.45% fail on Size/type
  • 4.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 3.9% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (180% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.45% fail on Seat belts (83% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Requirements
      • 0.11% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.11% fail on Condition
    • 0.33% fail on Airbags
      • 0.33% fail on Drivers airbag (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
  • 0.45% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.45% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.11% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.11% fail on Attachment

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