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Volkswagen Passat MOT Results

Registered in 2001
53.8% pass rate
from 2,238 tests in 2021
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 2001 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Passat is unusually good or bad.

  • 18% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (13% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 7.7% fail on Headlamps (72% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 7.4% fail on Headlamp (83% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 4.8% fail on Stop lamp
    • 4.1% fail on Direction indicators (68% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 4.1% fail on Flashing type (68% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 2.8% fail on Individual direction indicators (71% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.31% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.045% fail on Switch
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.36% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (40% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.67% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (50% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Rear fog lamp (50% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.67% fail on Rear fog lamp (50% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.13% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.089% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.089% fail on Horn
      • 0.045% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.22% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.22% fail on Switch
    • 0.089% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.089% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.045% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.045% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 16% fail on Suspension
    • 10% fail on Suspension arms (100% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 6.0% fail on Ball joint (170% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 4.2% fail on Pins and bushes (100% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.13% fail on Suspension arm
    • 3.6% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.6% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.27% fail on Linkage ball joints (77% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Linkage
    • 2.9% fail on Springs
      • 2.9% fail on Coil springs
        • 2.9% fail on Coil spring
      • 0.045% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.85% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.80% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.67% fail on Sub-frame (170% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.089% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.089% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.40% fail on Wheel bearings (69% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Axles
      • 0.31% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.31% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.089% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.045% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.045% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.045% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.045% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.045% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.045% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.045% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 13% fail on Body, chassis, structure (37% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 8.6% fail on Transmission (160% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 8.2% fail on Drive shafts (160% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 8.2% fail on Joints (160% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.40% fail on Joints (190% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Exhaust system (46% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Doors (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.89% fail on Other passenger's door (3 times worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.89% fail on Door condition (3 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Driver's door (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.40% fail on Door condition (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.045% fail on Catch
      • 0.22% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.22% fail on Door condition
    • 0.63% fail on Seats (110% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Driver's seat (140% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.49% fail on Bumpers (150% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.45% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.36% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.045% fail on Pipe
      • 0.045% fail on System
    • 0.31% fail on Body
      • 0.18% fail on Panel
      • 0.089% fail on Other body component
      • 0.045% fail on Body condition
    • 0.27% fail on Undertray (5 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Integral vehicle structure (90% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.089% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (93% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.045% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.089% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.089% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.045% fail on Bracket
    • 0.089% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.089% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.045% fail on Load security
      • 0.045% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.045% fail on Tailgate condition
  • 12% fail on Brakes (17% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 6.6% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.4% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.4% fail on Rbt
          • 2.8% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.80% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 2.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (39% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (36% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.94% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.71% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.0% fail on Rbt
          • 0.89% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.089% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.045% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.045% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.045% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.36% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.5% fail on Mechanical brake components (37% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.2% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.8% fail on Brake discs and drums (76% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Brake discs (79% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.089% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.045% fail on Cable
        • 0.045% fail on Lever
    • 1.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes (41% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.85% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (51% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.76% fail on Anti-lock braking system (50% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.089% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.045% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.63% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.58% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.40% fail on Pedal
      • 0.18% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.31% fail on Air and vacuum systems (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Servos (5 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Leaks
    • 0.27% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.13% fail on Servos (5 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.089% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.045% fail on Valves
    • 0.18% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.18% fail on Lever
    • 0.089% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.089% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 7.5% fail on Steering (100% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 6.3% fail on Steering linkage components (160% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 6.2% fail on Track rod end (200% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.045% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.045% fail on Locking devices
    • 1.5% fail on Steering gear (68% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Steering rack (78% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Power steering
      • 0.089% fail on Other components
      • 0.045% fail on Pump
      • 0.045% fail on Rams
    • 0.13% fail on Steering play
      • 0.13% fail on Steering rack
  • 7.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 6.6% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.6% fail on Spark ignition (28% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 2.7% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.9% fail on Catalyst emissions (45% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.54% fail on Emissions not tested (54% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Compression ignition (190% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (4 times worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.45% fail on Emissions not tested (190% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.089% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.045% fail on Pre 01/01/1980 visual
        • 0.045% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.045% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 0.67% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.58% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.089% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.045% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.045% fail on Undertray
  • 6.0% fail on Tyres
    • 3.3% fail on Tread depth
    • 3.0% fail on Condition
    • 0.18% fail on Size/type
  • 5.4% fail on Visibility (33% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Wipers (29% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Washers (48% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.36% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.27% fail on View to rear
      • 0.22% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.045% fail on Indirect vision devices
  • 1.8% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (50% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.63% fail on Seat belts (72% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Condition
      • 0.13% fail on Requirements
      • 0.089% fail on Prescribed areas (95% better than other 2001 cars)
  • 1.3% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.3% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.045% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.71% fail on Road Wheels (110% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.67% fail on Attachment (150% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.045% fail on Condition
  • 0.045% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.045% fail on Speedometer
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