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Volkswagen Passat MOT Results

Registered in 2004
56.8% pass rate
from 8,309 tests in 2020
(6.6% 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.

  • 19% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (11% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 7.8% fail on Headlamps (43% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 7.6% fail on Headlamp (47% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Headlamp levelling device (12% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 6.2% fail on Stop lamp (30% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Direction indicators (64% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 4.5% fail on Flashing type (64% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 2.9% fail on Individual direction indicators (63% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Side repeaters (60% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on All direction indicators (46% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim (23% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim (29% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (23% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (35% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.63% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (49% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Rear fog lamp (49% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.60% fail on Rear fog lamp (50% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.036% fail on Switch (11% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Electrical equipment (74% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Horn (76% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Battery(ies) (85% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Trailer electrical socket (120% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Electrical wiring (55% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Position lamps (19% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Position lamp (20% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.036% fail on Hazard warning (67% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Switch (67% better than other 2004 cars)
  • 15% fail on Body, chassis, structure (63% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 9.4% fail on Transmission (170% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 9.1% fail on Drive shafts (170% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 8.9% fail on Joints (170% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.084% fail on Drive shaft (170% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.048% fail on Flexible couplings (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Prop shafts (89% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.36% fail on Joints (140% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Belts
    • 2.8% fail on Doors (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Other passenger's door (7 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Door condition (7 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Catch
      • 0.60% fail on Front passenger's door (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.60% fail on Door condition (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Driver's door (91% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Door condition (99% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Catch
    • 1.9% fail on Body (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Panel (9 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Other body component (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Body condition (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Exhaust system (65% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Undertray (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Bumpers (26% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Seats (13% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Driver's seat (39% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Passenger's seat (76% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Fuel system (64% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (55% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Tank (71% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Hose
      • 0.012% fail on Pipe
    • 0.13% fail on Boot lid (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Boot lid condition (180% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Other boot lid component (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.048% fail on Integral vehicle structure (92% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Sub-frame (42% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.036% fail on Sub-frame condition (46% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.036% fail on Engine mounting (60% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Engine mounting condition (66% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Bracket
    • 0.012% fail on Chassis
      • 0.012% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.012% fail on Towbar
      • 0.012% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.012% fail on Load security
      • 0.012% fail on Access panel
    • 0.012% fail on Floor
    • 0.012% fail on Cabs
      • 0.012% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.012% fail on Passenger compartment
  • 12% fail on Suspension (28% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 7.6% fail on Suspension arms (26% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 4.1% fail on Ball joint (55% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Pins and bushes (31% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.90% fail on Ball joint dust cover (7.0% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.072% fail on Suspension arm (81% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (52% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Anti-roll bars (35% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Pins and bushes (25% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Linkage ball joints (90% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Linkage (74% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint (80% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (21% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting (9.4% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 1.2% fail on Shock absorbers (17% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.89% fail on Springs (75% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.88% fail on Coil springs (75% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.88% fail on Coil spring (75% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.35% fail on Sub-frames (26% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Sub-frame (37% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (80% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.26% fail on Wheel bearings (83% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Other suspension component (42% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint (31% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Ball joint dust cover (54% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Pins and bushes (68% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.012% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.060% fail on Suspension rods (47% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Pins and bushes (32% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Ball joint (6.1% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.048% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (97% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.036% fail on Axles (75% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (78% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Axle
    • 0.036% fail on Macpherson strut (83% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Macpherson strut (22% better than other 2004 cars)
  • 11% fail on Brakes (24% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 6.2% fail on Brake performance (17% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Service brake performance (11% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 3.2% fail on Rbt (12% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 2.8% fail on Service brake performance (13% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.72% fail on Service brake imbalance (14% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.036% fail on Plate brake tester (27% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.024% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (37% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.012% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.012% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.012% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (36% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 2.6% fail on Rbt (sp) (33% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 1.5% fail on Parking brake performance (15% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt (13% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance (13% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.13% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (13% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.024% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (36% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Decelerometer (4.7% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.024% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (57% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Plate brake tester (50% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.012% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.012% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.91% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (14% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.89% fail on Rbt (sp) (14% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.52% fail on Service brake imbalance (35% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.43% fail on Service brake performance (27% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Plate brake tester (sp) (150% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.024% fail on Service brake imbalance (170% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Brake performance not tested (47% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Mechanical brake components (11% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Brake linings and pads (19% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 2.7% fail on Brake pads (19% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Brake linings (16% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Brake discs and drums (8.5% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Brake discs (9.0% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.18% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (26% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Cable (39% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.060% fail on Lever (24% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Pivot
    • 1.2% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (15% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.95% fail on Anti-lock braking system (16% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Electronic stability control (38% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Electronic braking system (11% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.97% fail on Rigid brake pipes (73% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (16% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Hand lever (2.5% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Pedal (32% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Parking brake control (39% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Lever (36% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (5.6% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (57% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.18% fail on Flexible brake hoses (51% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Hydraulic systems (31% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.084% fail on Brake fluid (43% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Reservoirs (20% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Servos
      • 0.012% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.084% fail on Air and vacuum systems (82% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Leaks (120% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Servos (48% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
    • 0.036% fail on Other components and prescribed areas (38% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Other components (60% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.012% fail on Pressure storage reservoirs
      • 0.012% fail on Full power hydraulic systems
  • 6.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (8.2% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 6.6% fail on Exhaust emissions (6.6% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 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)
        • 0.36% fail on Emissions not tested (94% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.096% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (200% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.072% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (34% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.048% fail on Emission control equipment (95% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.036% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve (6 times worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.012% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.036% fail on Pre 01/01/1980 visual (13 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (13% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Spark ignition (74% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (61% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Catalyst emissions (91% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.096% fail on Emissions not tested (89% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Fluid leaks (40% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Engine oil leaks (34% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.012% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.012% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.11% fail on Noise suppression (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.096% fail on Undertray (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 6.1% fail on Tyres (13% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Tread depth (17% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Condition (9.6% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Size/type (17% worse than other 2004 cars)
  • 3.9% fail on Visibility (51% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Wipers (54% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Washers (66% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on View to rear (20% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Mirrors (23% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Bonnet (18% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Condition of glass (49% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Windscreen (38% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Window (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Driver's view (27% better than other 2004 cars)
  • 3.8% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (30% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (120% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.54% fail on Seat belts (63% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Condition (18% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Requirements (7.4% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Prescribed areas (96% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Attachment
    • 0.072% fail on Airbags (31% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Drivers airbag (17% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 2.5% fail on Steering (45% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Steering linkage components (41% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Track rod end (41% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.072% fail on Steering arm (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Ball joint (75% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Drag link end (50% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Other components (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.036% fail on Steering component (6 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.024% fail on Locking devices (33% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.51% fail on Steering gear (39% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Steering rack (37% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.072% fail on Steering play (50% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.072% fail on Steering rack (48% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.060% fail on Power steering (80% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Operation (55% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.012% fail on Other components
    • 0.012% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.012% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 1.0% fail on Identification of the vehicle (50% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Registration plates (49% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.012% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.36% fail on Road Wheels (18% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Attachment (2.4% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.036% fail on Condition (67% better than other 2004 cars)
  • 0.024% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests (7 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.024% fail on Doors (8 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors (10 times worse than other 2004 cars)
  • 0.012% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.012% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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