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Volkswagen Passat MOT Results

Registered in 2006
54.6% pass rate
from 11,929 tests in 2021
(6.0% worse than other 2006 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 2006 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Passat is unusually good or bad.

  • 22% fail on Suspension (33% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 10% fail on Springs (100% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 10% fail on Coil springs (100% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 10% fail on Coil spring (100% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.050% fail on Mounting
      • 0.0084% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.0084% fail on Spring saddle
    • 8.4% fail on Suspension arms (54% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 7.3% fail on Pins and bushes (190% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Ball joint (51% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint dust cover (80% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Suspension arm (46% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 8.1% fail on Anti-roll bars (59% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (130% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.5% fail on Ball joint dust cover (91% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.29% fail on Linkage
      • 0.17% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.13% fail on Anti-roll bar (160% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Pins and bushes (87% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.0084% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.80% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.64% fail on Wheel bearings (46% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.16% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.10% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0084% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0084% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.26% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (81% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.067% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.042% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.025% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.067% fail on Sub-frames (86% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Sub-frame (84% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (87% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.0084% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0084% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.059% fail on Macpherson strut (71% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.017% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0084% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.042% fail on Axles (84% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (83% better than other 2006 cars)
  • 12% fail on Body, chassis, structure (58% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 8.0% fail on Transmission (140% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 7.8% fail on Drive shafts (150% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 7.8% fail on Joints (150% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.042% fail on Flexible couplings (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.025% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.21% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.21% fail on Joints (72% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Doors (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Front passenger's door (9 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Door condition (9 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.0084% fail on Catch
      • 1.1% fail on Other passenger's door (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Door condition (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Driver's door (7 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.73% fail on Door condition (8 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.025% fail on Catch (6 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Exhaust system (59% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.96% fail on Body (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Panel (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Other body component (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Fuel system (48% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (51% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Pipe
      • 0.025% fail on Tank
      • 0.017% fail on System
      • 0.0084% fail on Hose
    • 0.12% fail on Undertray (140% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.084% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.067% fail on Boot lid condition
      • 0.017% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.075% fail on Integral vehicle structure (86% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (85% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.075% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.050% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.034% fail on Bracket
    • 0.067% fail on Bumpers (63% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.025% fail on Seats (85% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.0084% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.017% fail on Load security
      • 0.017% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.0084% fail on Tailgate condition
    • 0.0084% fail on Chassis
      • 0.0084% fail on Chassis condition
  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (23% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.9% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.075% fail on Headlamp levelling device (67% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.33% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.6% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.6% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.7% fail on Side repeaters (140% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.89% fail on Individual direction indicators (51% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.059% fail on All direction indicators (61% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.0084% fail on Switch
    • 1.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (29% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.65% fail on Stop lamp (84% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (67% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Rear fog lamp (67% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Rear fog lamp (67% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Electrical equipment (53% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.075% fail on Horn (73% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.025% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.059% fail on Position lamps (67% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.059% fail on Position lamp (65% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.017% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.017% fail on Switch
    • 0.017% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.017% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.017% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.0084% fail on Outline marker lamps
      • 0.0084% fail on Outline marker lamp
    • 0.0084% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.0084% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 9.8% fail on Tyres (48% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 5.6% fail on Tread depth (50% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Condition (59% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Size/type
  • 8.8% fail on Brakes (29% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Brake performance (31% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.4% fail on Rbt
          • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.44% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.0084% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.059% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.059% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0084% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0084% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (47% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Rbt (sp) (44% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.0084% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.0084% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 0.82% fail on Parking brake performance (47% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.80% fail on Rbt (46% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.71% fail on Parking brake performance (46% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.059% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.025% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.017% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.017% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.0084% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0084% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.51% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (39% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.49% fail on Rbt (sp) (39% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.33% fail on Service brake imbalance (50% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.24% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.017% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.25% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.0% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.5% fail on Brake linings and pads (19% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Brake pads (20% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.91% fail on Brake discs and drums (27% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.91% fail on Brake discs (26% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.92% fail on Parking brake control (88% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.91% fail on Electronic parking brake (16 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Lever (96% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.88% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (31% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Anti-lock braking system (40% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.092% fail on Electronic braking system (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.50% fail on Rigid brake pipes (80% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.25% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.050% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.24% fail on Air and vacuum systems (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Servos (6 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Leaks
      • 0.017% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
      • 0.0084% fail on Operation
      • 0.0084% fail on Valves
    • 0.18% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (58% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Pedal
      • 0.017% fail on Hand lever (93% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.092% fail on Servos (8 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.0084% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.0084% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.075% fail on Flexible brake hoses (67% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.017% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.017% fail on Other components
    • 0.0084% fail on Hand operated control valves
      • 0.0084% fail on Condition
  • 7.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (20% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 7.3% fail on Exhaust emissions (23% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 5.2% fail on Compression ignition (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 3.1% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.39% fail on Emissions not tested (110% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.092% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (130% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.059% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.042% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.017% fail on Particulate filter
          • 0.0084% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.0084% fail on Oxygen sensor
          • 0.0084% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.025% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.0084% fail on Pre 01/01/1980 visual
      • 2.2% fail on Spark ignition (52% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (27% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.49% fail on Catalyst emissions (76% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Emissions not tested (75% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.0084% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.27% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.23% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.025% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.0084% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.017% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.017% fail on Undertray
  • 6.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (150% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 5.6% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Seat belts (68% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Condition (38% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Prescribed areas (97% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.0084% fail on Attachment
      • 0.0084% fail on Requirements
      • 0.0084% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.17% fail on Airbags (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Drivers airbag (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 5.0% fail on Visibility (28% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Washers (23% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Wipers (48% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on Bonnet (98% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on View to rear
      • 0.25% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.23% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.23% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.0084% fail on Window
    • 0.042% fail on Driver's view
  • 1.2% fail on Steering (62% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.87% fail on Steering linkage components (64% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.77% fail on Track rod end (65% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.017% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.017% fail on Other components
        • 0.017% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.0084% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.20% fail on Steering gear (60% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Steering rack (58% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Electronic power steering (200% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.025% fail on Steering play (79% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Steering rack (78% better than other 2006 cars)
  • 0.66% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.66% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.66% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.63% fail on Attachment (60% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.034% fail on Condition (74% better than other 2006 cars)
  • 0.025% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.025% fail on Doors (7 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors (11 times worse than other 2006 cars)
  • 0.0084% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0084% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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