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Volkswagen Passat MOT Results

Registered in 2004
56.2% pass rate
from 6,765 tests in 2021
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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.

  • 19% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (11% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 6.9% fail on Headlamps (28% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 6.7% fail on Headlamp (32% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.015% fail on Matched pair
    • 5.4% fail on Stop lamp (24% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Direction indicators (69% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 4.5% fail on Flashing type (69% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 2.6% fail on Individual direction indicators (55% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Side repeaters (89% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on All direction indicators
    • 3.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.68% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (48% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (28% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.68% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (46% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.68% fail on Rear fog lamp (46% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.68% fail on Rear fog lamp (46% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Electrical equipment (69% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.089% fail on Horn (73% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.074% fail on Trailer electrical socket (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Battery(ies) (86% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.21% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.21% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.059% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.059% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.044% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.044% fail on Switch
  • 14% fail on Body, chassis, structure (59% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 8.9% fail on Transmission (160% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 8.6% fail on Drive shafts (170% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 8.5% fail on Joints (170% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.044% fail on Flexible couplings (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.33% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.33% fail on Joints (140% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Belts
    • 2.8% fail on Doors (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Other passenger's door (7 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Door condition (8 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Front passenger's door (160% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.41% fail on Door condition (170% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.15% fail on Door condition
    • 1.8% fail on Body (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Panel (8 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Other body component (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Exhaust system (62% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.30% fail on Undertray (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Seats
      • 0.22% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.030% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.18% fail on Fuel system (63% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.030% fail on Hose
    • 0.12% fail on Integral vehicle structure (86% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.074% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (91% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.044% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.10% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.10% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.030% fail on Towbar
      • 0.030% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.030% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.030% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.015% fail on Floor
  • 13% fail on Suspension (26% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 8.2% fail on Suspension arms (41% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 4.4% fail on Ball joint (80% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Pins and bushes (40% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.12% fail on Suspension arm (72% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Anti-roll bars (30% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.21% fail on Linkage ball joints (87% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint (72% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Linkage (74% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.030% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.030% fail on Ball joint dust cover (96% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.3% fail on Springs (69% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Coil springs (68% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Coil spring (68% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Mounting
    • 0.81% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.47% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.41% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.044% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (78% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.21% fail on Wheel bearings (86% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Other suspension component (55% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.030% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.030% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.015% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.089% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.059% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.030% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.044% fail on Macpherson strut (81% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.030% fail on Axles (81% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Axle
      • 0.015% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.015% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.015% fail on Suspension unit
  • 11% fail on Brakes (20% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 6.6% fail on Brake performance (12% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Service brake performance (23% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 3.6% fail on Rbt (25% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 3.2% fail on Service brake performance (28% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.64% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.044% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.030% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.015% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.015% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.015% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (37% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 2.6% fail on Rbt (sp) (33% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt
          • 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.074% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.044% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.030% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.015% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.015% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.015% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.2% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.74% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.55% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.37% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.5% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.3% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.3% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.015% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.4% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.4% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.19% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.15% fail on Cable
        • 0.015% fail on Lever
        • 0.015% fail on Linkage
        • 0.015% fail on Relay lever
    • 1.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes (55% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.0% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.41% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.044% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.49% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.28% fail on Pedal
      • 0.21% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.40% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.40% fail on Lever
    • 0.28% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.24% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.21% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.030% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.19% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.18% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.015% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.015% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.074% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.030% fail on Servos
      • 0.015% fail on Operation
      • 0.015% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
      • 0.015% fail on Leaks
    • 0.015% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.015% fail on Other components
  • 7.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 6.7% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 5.1% fail on Compression ignition (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 3.5% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.44% fail on Emissions not tested (120% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.059% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.044% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.030% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.015% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.015% fail on Pre 01/01/1980 visual
        • 0.015% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
      • 1.7% fail on Spark ignition (71% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (59% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Catalyst emissions (88% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Emissions not tested (77% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.015% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
    • 0.41% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.37% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.030% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.015% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.18% fail on Noise suppression (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Undertray (7 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 6.0% fail on Tyres
    • 3.7% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.4% fail on Condition
    • 0.35% fail on Size/type
  • 4.7% fail on Visibility (40% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Wipers (46% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Washers (51% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on View to rear
      • 0.35% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.28% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.28% fail on Condition of glass (85% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Windscreen (89% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.030% fail on Driver's view
  • 4.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (45% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (150% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.75% fail on Seat belts (53% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.68% fail on Condition
      • 0.030% fail on Requirements
      • 0.015% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.015% fail on Attachment
      • 0.015% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.10% fail on Airbags
      • 0.10% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 2.7% fail on Steering (41% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Steering linkage components (36% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Track rod end (33% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.089% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.015% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.55% fail on Steering gear (38% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Steering rack (36% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Power steering (59% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.059% fail on Operation
      • 0.059% fail on Other components
      • 0.015% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.030% fail on Steering play
      • 0.030% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.89% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.89% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.27% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.22% fail on Attachment
    • 0.044% fail on Condition
  • 0.030% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.030% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.030% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests (6 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.030% fail on Doors (8 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors (11 times worse than other 2004 cars)
  • 0.015% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.015% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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