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Volkswagen Passat MOT Results

Registered in 2004
56.1% pass rate
from 14,009 tests in 2017
(7.4% better than other 2004 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 2004 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Passat is unusually good or bad.

  • 27% fail on Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment (4.9% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 8.7% fail on Headlamp aim (21% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 7.2% fail on Headlamps (51% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 7.2% fail on Headlamp (55% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Headlamp defects which do require an aim check on retest
        • 0.014% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
      • 0.014% fail on Dipswitch
      • 0.0071% fail on Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
        • 0.0071% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
      • 0.0071% fail on Matched pair
      • 0.0071% fail on Switch
    • 6.5% fail on Stop lamp (24% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 5.6% fail on Registration plate lamp (15% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Direction indicators (60% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 5.0% fail on Flashing type (60% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 3.0% fail on Individual lamps (58% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Side repeaters (61% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.52% fail on All direction indicators (72% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Switch
    • 4.8% fail on Position lamps (29% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 4.2% fail on Front lamps (23% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.84% fail on Rear lamps (48% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.72% fail on Rear fog lamp (43% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Fog lamp (43% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.086% fail on Tell tale
      • 0.014% fail on Switch
    • 0.21% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.14% fail on Horn (78% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Battery (85% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.064% fail on Lamp
      • 0.064% fail on Switch
      • 0.0071% fail on Tell tale
    • 0.093% fail on Trailer electrical socket (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.057% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.021% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 20% fail on Suspension
    • 12% fail on Drive shafts (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 12% fail on Front drive shafts (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 12% fail on Constant velocity joints (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.057% fail on Couplings (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.0071% fail on Drive shafts
      • 0.16% fail on Any drive shaft which is part of the suspension (150% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Drive shafts (160% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Suspension arms (16% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 5.0% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (20% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.079% fail on Attachment
      • 0.057% fail on Condition (68% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Anti-roll bars (52% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints (47% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (55% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Linkage condition (92% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Attachment (80% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.0071% fail on Presence
    • 1.5% fail on Front suspension joints
    • 0.99% fail on Shock absorbers (32% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.99% fail on Condition (32% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.84% fail on Coil springs (83% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.84% fail on Condition (82% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.0071% fail on Location
    • 0.24% fail on Wheel bearings (86% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Front (75% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Rear (94% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Sub-frames (52% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Condition
      • 0.0071% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
    • 0.093% fail on Tie bars/rods (59% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.093% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (54% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.0071% fail on Attachment
    • 0.036% fail on Radius arms
      • 0.036% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
    • 0.029% fail on Trailing arms (88% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (86% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.029% fail on Macpherson strut (90% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Condition (90% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.021% fail on Front suspension retaining and locking devices
    • 0.021% fail on Prescribed areas (99% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Component mounting (99% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.0071% fail on Spring mounting
    • 0.014% fail on Bonded suspension
      • 0.0071% fail on Condition
      • 0.0071% fail on Attachment
    • 0.014% fail on Torque/reaction arms
      • 0.014% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
    • 0.0071% fail on Fluid suspension
      • 0.0071% fail on Suspension unit
  • 11% fail on Brakes (28% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 5.8% fail on Brake performance (23% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Rear wheels (18% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Parking brake performance (46% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Front wheels
      • 0.46% fail on Brake imbalance
      • 0.41% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.11% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.021% fail on Brake operation
    • 3.6% fail on Hub components
      • 2.7% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.87% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.31% fail on Brake calipers (63% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.014% fail on Brake back plates
    • 1.9% fail on Hydraulic systems (62% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Components (69% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.75% fail on Pipes (80% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.71% fail on Hoses (33% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.057% fail on Reservoirs
        • 0.014% fail on Cylinders
      • 0.26% fail on Leaks
      • 0.14% fail on Brake fluid warning lamp
      • 0.093% fail on Operation
    • 0.84% fail on Parking brake
      • 0.84% fail on Condition
    • 0.79% fail on ABS
    • 0.36% fail on Electronic stability system (66% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Restricted movement
    • 0.17% fail on Mechanical components
      • 0.15% fail on Cable
      • 0.021% fail on Lever
      • 0.0071% fail on Linkage
    • 0.064% fail on Service brake control components (67% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.064% fail on Pedal (67% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.064% fail on Condition
    • 0.064% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.036% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Operation
      • 0.014% fail on Components
        • 0.0071% fail on Hoses
        • 0.0071% fail on Servos
    • 0.014% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.0071% fail on Additional braking devices
    • 0.0071% fail on Full power hydraulic systems
      • 0.0071% fail on Warning
  • 7.7% fail on Tyres (14% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Tread depth (10% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Condition (22% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Size/type
    • 0.043% fail on Valve stem
  • 4.6% fail on Driver's view of the road (47% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Wipers (55% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Washers (63% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.93% fail on Windscreen (62% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.16% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.0071% fail on Indirect vision devices
  • 4.2% fail on Body, Structure and General Items (140% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Doors (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Passengers other (7 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Passengers front (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Drivers
    • 1.5% fail on Body condition (120% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Seats
      • 0.11% fail on Drivers
      • 0.050% fail on Passengers
    • 0.11% fail on Load security (180% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.093% fail on Bootlid (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Tailgate
    • 0.050% fail on Engine mountings
    • 0.029% fail on Body security
    • 0.014% fail on Vehicle structure (95% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Chassis (95% better than other 2004 cars)
  • 3.2% fail on Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
    • 2.7% fail on Supplementary restraint systems (70% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp (66% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Drivers airbag (120% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.0071% fail on Seat belt pre-tensioner
      • 0.0071% fail on Passengers airbag
    • 0.51% fail on Seat belts (65% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Condition
      • 0.043% fail on Requirements
      • 0.036% fail on Prescribed areas (96% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Attachment
      • 0.0071% fail on Installation check
        • 0.0071% fail on Belt(s)/padding
  • 2.5% fail on Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions (61% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Emissions (51% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Exhaust system (73% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Emissions not tested (57% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Fuel system (70% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Pipe
      • 0.057% fail on System (74% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Cap (83% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Tank (77% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.0071% fail on Hose
  • 2.1% fail on Steering (57% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Steering system (55% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Track rod end (55% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Steering rack (57% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.050% fail on Steering arm (60% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Free play (90% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Steering rack (90% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Drag link end (80% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Power steering (69% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Operation
      • 0.021% fail on Pipes and hoses (79% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Electronic power steering
      • 0.014% fail on Drive system
      • 0.0071% fail on Pump
      • 0.0071% fail on Rams
      • 0.0071% fail on Other components
    • 0.029% fail on Steering operation
    • 0.014% fail on Locking devices
  • 1.1% fail on Registration plates and VIN (31% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plate (31% worse than other 2004 cars)
  • 0.43% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.39% fail on Attachment
    • 0.036% fail on Condition (72% better than other 2004 cars)
  • 0.021% fail on Towbars
    • 0.021% fail on Towbar
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