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Volkswagen Passat MOT Results

Registered in 2007
58.4% pass rate
from 15,699 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 2007 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Passat is unusually good or bad.

  • 18% fail on Suspension (12% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 9.5% fail on Springs (63% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 9.5% fail on Coil springs (64% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 9.4% fail on Coil spring (64% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.032% fail on Mounting
    • 8.1% fail on Anti-roll bars (70% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 4.1% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (140% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Ball joint dust cover (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Linkage ball joints (19% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.21% fail on Linkage
      • 0.10% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.051% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.032% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.032% fail on Pins and bushes (80% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.7% fail on Suspension arms (46% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.33% fail on Ball joint (84% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint dust cover (81% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.083% fail on Suspension arm (71% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.83% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.40% fail on Wheel bearings (61% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Other suspension component (59% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.032% fail on Ball joint (78% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.013% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.013% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.12% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (86% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Macpherson strut (49% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.032% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.019% fail on Pins and bushes (74% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.064% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.038% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.019% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0064% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.0064% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.019% fail on Axles (92% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (91% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.0064% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.0064% fail on Sub-frame
  • 11% fail on Body, chassis, structure (54% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 6.3% fail on Transmission (110% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 6.1% fail on Drive shafts (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 6.1% fail on Joints (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.019% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.0064% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.17% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.17% fail on Joints (71% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Doors (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Front passenger's door (8 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Door condition (8 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.0064% fail on Catch
      • 1.1% fail on Driver's door (10 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Door condition (10 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.025% fail on Catch (6 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.62% fail on Other passenger's door (190% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.62% fail on Door condition (190% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Exhaust system (58% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.58% fail on Body (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Panel (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Other body component (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.096% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (54% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Tank
      • 0.045% fail on Pipe
      • 0.038% fail on System (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Hose
    • 0.13% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.096% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.032% fail on Bracket
    • 0.11% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.083% fail on Undertray
    • 0.051% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.051% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.045% fail on Seats (66% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.013% fail on Driver's seat (82% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.038% fail on Integral vehicle structure (89% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (88% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.013% fail on Towbar
      • 0.013% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.0064% fail on Chassis
      • 0.0064% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.0064% fail on Load security
      • 0.0064% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.0064% fail on Tailgate condition
  • 9.8% fail on Tyres (48% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Tread depth (39% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Condition (69% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Size/type
  • 9.7% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (33% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Headlamps (13% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.070% fail on Headlamp levelling device (67% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim (15% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.20% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (48% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.4% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.9% fail on Side repeaters (190% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.50% fail on Individual direction indicators (70% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.045% fail on All direction indicators (63% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.96% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (55% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.43% fail on Stop lamp (89% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Electrical equipment (29% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.089% fail on Horn (69% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Trailer electrical socket (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.12% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (82% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Rear fog lamp (82% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Rear fog lamp (82% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.096% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.076% fail on Position lamp (51% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.019% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 8.4% fail on Brakes (23% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Brake performance (22% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt
          • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.44% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.0064% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.038% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.025% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.013% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (38% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt (sp) (34% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.0064% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
      • 0.87% fail on Parking brake performance (33% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.83% fail on Rbt (33% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.76% fail on Parking brake performance (31% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.051% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.019% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.019% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.013% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.0064% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.013% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.013% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.46% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (35% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.44% fail on Rbt (sp) (36% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.27% fail on Service brake imbalance (51% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.22% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.013% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0064% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.0064% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.0064% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.17% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.9% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.4% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.3% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.025% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.90% fail on Brake discs and drums (29% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.90% fail on Brake discs (28% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Parking brake control (190% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Electronic parking brake (19 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.0064% fail on Lever
    • 0.73% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (37% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.39% fail on Anti-lock braking system (59% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Electronic braking system (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Rigid brake pipes (81% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.17% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.013% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.15% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.064% fail on Servos (8 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.064% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.013% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.0064% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.0064% fail on Valves
    • 0.13% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.12% fail on Air and vacuum systems (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Servos (6 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Leaks
    • 0.045% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (88% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Pedal (71% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.019% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.013% fail on Other components
      • 0.0064% fail on Additional braking device
    • 0.0064% fail on Hand operated control valves
      • 0.0064% fail on Operation
  • 6.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (15% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 6.4% fail on Exhaust emissions (17% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 4.9% fail on Compression ignition (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 2.9% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.38% fail on Emissions not tested (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.076% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.032% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.019% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.019% fail on Particulate filter
        • 0.0064% fail on Pre 01/01/1980 visual
      • 1.6% fail on Spark ignition (61% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (30% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Catalyst emissions (90% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Emissions not tested (83% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.025% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.0064% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0064% fail on Other emission control equipment
    • 0.32% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.26% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.038% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.013% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.0064% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.032% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.032% fail on Undertray
  • 4.3% fail on Visibility (34% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Washers (37% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Wipers (43% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Bonnet (62% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Condition of glass (61% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.0064% fail on Window
    • 0.18% fail on View to rear
      • 0.18% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.032% fail on Driver's view
  • 1.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.3% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (35% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Seat belts (62% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Condition (37% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Requirements
      • 0.0064% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.0064% fail on Attachment
      • 0.0064% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.019% fail on Airbags
      • 0.019% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 1.1% fail on Steering (65% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.76% fail on Steering linkage components (67% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Track rod end (67% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Ball joint (65% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.013% fail on Other components
        • 0.013% fail on Steering component
    • 0.15% fail on Steering gear (69% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Steering rack (69% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Operation
    • 0.11% fail on Electronic power steering (110% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.038% fail on Power steering (81% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Operation
    • 0.019% fail on Steering play (81% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Steering rack (81% better than other 2007 cars)
  • 0.65% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.63% fail on Attachment (47% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.013% fail on Condition (91% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.0064% fail on Hubs
  • 0.56% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.56% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.013% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.013% fail on Anchorages
  • 0.0064% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.0064% fail on Doors
      • 0.0064% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors
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