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Volkswagen Passat MOT Results

Registered in 2002
55.9% pass rate
from 3,808 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 2002 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Passat is unusually good or bad.

  • 17% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 6.7% fail on Headlamps (35% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 6.4% fail on Headlamp (41% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 4.5% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.32% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.7% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.7% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.1% fail on Individual direction indicators (37% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.53% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.16% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.053% fail on Switch
    • 1.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.42% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (68% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Rear fog lamp (68% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.42% fail on Rear fog lamp (68% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Electrical equipment (59% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Horn
      • 0.079% fail on Battery(ies) (77% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.026% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.24% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.24% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.053% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.026% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.026% fail on Switch
  • 14% fail on Suspension (17% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 8.0% fail on Suspension arms (45% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 4.8% fail on Ball joint (110% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Pins and bushes (38% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.68% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.16% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.026% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 3.9% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 3.2% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Linkage
      • 0.21% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint (67% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Linkage ball joints (96% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 2.2% fail on Springs (39% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Coil springs (37% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Coil spring (37% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Mounting
    • 0.63% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.39% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.13% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.11% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.026% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.58% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.39% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.26% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.079% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.079% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.026% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.32% fail on Wheel bearings (77% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Axles
      • 0.24% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
      • 0.026% fail on Axle
    • 0.079% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.053% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.026% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.053% fail on Macpherson strut (83% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.026% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.026% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 14% fail on Body, chassis, structure (39% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 8.0% fail on Transmission (120% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 7.6% fail on Drive shafts (120% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 7.6% fail on Joints (130% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.026% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.37% fail on Prop shafts (100% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.37% fail on Joints (170% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Doors (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Other passenger's door (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Door condition (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.76% fail on Front passenger's door (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.76% fail on Door condition (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.053% fail on Door condition
    • 1.4% fail on Exhaust system (58% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.79% fail on Body (180% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Panel (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Other body component (160% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.60% fail on Seats (110% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Driver's seat (170% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.39% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.21% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.079% fail on Hose
      • 0.079% fail on Pipe
      • 0.026% fail on System
    • 0.29% fail on Boot lid (6 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Boot lid condition (7 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Undertray
    • 0.13% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.13% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.079% fail on Bracket
      • 0.053% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.11% fail on Integral vehicle structure (91% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.079% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.079% fail on Sub-frame condition
      • 0.026% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.079% fail on Load security (8 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.079% fail on Tailgate (9 times worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.079% fail on Tailgate condition (11 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.026% fail on Chassis
      • 0.026% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.026% fail on Cabs
      • 0.026% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 13% fail on Brakes
    • 7.0% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.026% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.026% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 3.0% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.0% fail on Rbt
          • 2.6% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.71% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.026% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.026% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.6% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt
          • 1.5% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.13% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 1.4% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt (sp) (31% better than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.95% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.58% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.053% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.026% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.026% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.50% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.7% fail on Mechanical brake components (32% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.2% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.026% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.9% fail on Brake discs and drums (79% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Brake discs (79% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.079% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.053% fail on Lever
        • 0.026% fail on Cable
    • 2.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes (34% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.92% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.60% fail on Electronic stability control (74% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.79% fail on Flexible brake hoses (130% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.47% fail on Lever
    • 0.37% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.26% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.11% fail on Pedal
    • 0.32% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.29% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.026% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.29% fail on Air and vacuum systems (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Servos (5 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
    • 0.21% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.16% fail on Servos (12 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.026% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.026% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.026% fail on Other components
  • 6.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 6.4% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.4% fail on Spark ignition (42% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.97% fail on Catalyst emissions (70% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Emissions not tested (69% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.053% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 3.1% fail on Compression ignition (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 2.4% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.18% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.11% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.079% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.026% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.026% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
        • 0.026% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.50% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.42% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.053% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.026% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.079% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.053% fail on Undertray
      • 0.026% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 5.8% fail on Tyres
    • 3.3% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.7% fail on Condition
    • 0.37% fail on Size/type
  • 5.0% fail on Visibility (38% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Wipers (44% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Washers (47% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.24% fail on View to rear
      • 0.24% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.18% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.18% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.053% fail on Driver's view
  • 4.4% fail on Steering
    • 3.8% fail on Steering linkage components (33% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Track rod end (41% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.079% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.079% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.053% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.026% fail on Other components
        • 0.026% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.53% fail on Steering gear (42% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.053% fail on Power steering (87% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Other components
    • 0.053% fail on Steering play
      • 0.053% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.026% fail on Steering wheel
  • 2.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (39% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.50% fail on Seat belts (75% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Condition
      • 0.079% fail on Requirements
      • 0.026% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.079% fail on Airbags
      • 0.079% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.92% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.92% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.53% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.50% fail on Attachment
    • 0.026% fail on Condition
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