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Volkswagen Passat MOT Results

Registered in 2009
63.2% pass rate
from 15,801 tests in 2021
(3.7% better than other 2009 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 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Passat is unusually good or bad.

  • 17% fail on Suspension (17% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 8.3% fail on Springs (44% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 8.3% fail on Coil springs (45% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 8.3% fail on Coil spring (45% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.063% fail on Mounting
      • 0.0063% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 7.9% fail on Anti-roll bars (100% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 4.1% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Linkage ball joints (33% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint dust cover (150% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.19% fail on Linkage
      • 0.11% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.051% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.019% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.019% fail on Pins and bushes (76% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 3.2% fail on Suspension arms (32% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Pins and bushes (31% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Ball joint (85% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.038% fail on Ball joint dust cover (94% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.86% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.25% fail on Wheel bearings (64% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.10% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.013% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0063% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.070% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.038% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.025% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0063% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.0063% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.070% fail on Other suspension component (75% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.013% fail on Ball joint (91% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0063% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0063% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0063% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.057% fail on Sub-frames (84% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Pins and bushes (69% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Sub-frame (94% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0063% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0063% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.044% fail on Axles (78% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (76% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.025% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (90% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.019% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.013% fail on Levelling valve (8 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0063% fail on Suspension unit
  • 9.7% fail on Tyres (57% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 5.3% fail on Tread depth (55% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Condition (75% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Size/type
  • 8.4% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (33% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Direction indicators (63% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Flashing type (63% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 2.6% fail on Side repeaters (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.59% fail on Individual direction indicators (51% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.019% fail on All direction indicators (79% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim (21% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim (17% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (57% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Headlamps (46% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp (48% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.0063% fail on Dipswitch
      • 0.0063% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 0.87% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (56% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Stop lamp (89% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (58% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Rear fog lamp (58% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Rear fog lamp (58% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.0063% fail on Switch
    • 0.28% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.11% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.089% fail on Horn (55% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.070% fail on Electrical wiring (140% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.082% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.076% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.0063% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.057% fail on Reversing lamps (58% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Reversing lamps (66% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.013% fail on Rear reflectors (83% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.0063% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0063% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 6.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (44% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 6.2% fail on Exhaust emissions (50% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 4.3% fail on Compression ignition (190% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 3.5% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.44% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (40% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.35% fail on Emissions not tested (180% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.044% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.044% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.032% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.019% fail on Particulate filter
          • 0.013% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.019% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 2.0% fail on Spark ignition (25% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (49% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Catalyst emissions (85% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Emissions not tested (75% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.0063% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.11% fail on Fluid leaks (61% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Engine oil leaks (64% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.0063% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.032% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.032% fail on Undertray
  • 5.1% fail on Brakes (41% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.3% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.3% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.019% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.84% fail on Brake discs and drums (28% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.84% fail on Brake discs (27% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Brake performance (60% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance (52% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (52% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.99% fail on Service brake performance (53% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.27% fail on Service brake imbalance (42% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.025% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.013% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.013% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.013% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.013% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.49% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (76% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.49% fail on Rbt (sp) (75% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Parking brake performance (78% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Rbt (77% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.18% fail on Parking brake performance (77% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.025% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.16% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (73% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Rbt (sp) (72% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.13% fail on Service brake imbalance (74% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.051% fail on Service brake performance (60% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.46% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (30% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Anti-lock braking system (47% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.070% fail on Electronic braking system (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.41% fail on Electronic parking brake (8 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.082% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.070% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.013% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.076% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.057% fail on Rigid brake pipes (94% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.032% fail on Hydraulic systems (70% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.0063% fail on Servos
    • 0.019% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (95% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Pedal (90% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0063% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.013% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0063% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
      • 0.0063% fail on Servos
  • 4.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.1% fail on Transmission
      • 2.0% fail on Drive shafts
        • 2.0% fail on Joints
        • 0.013% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.051% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.051% fail on Joints
    • 1.8% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.69% fail on Doors (160% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Driver's door (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Door condition (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.0063% fail on Catch
      • 0.23% fail on Front passenger's door (150% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Door condition (160% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Other passenger's door (120% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Door condition (100% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.019% fail on Catch (7 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Body
      • 0.082% fail on Panel (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.070% fail on Other body component
      • 0.0063% fail on Body condition
    • 0.10% fail on Fuel system (54% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Tank
      • 0.025% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (79% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0063% fail on Pipe
      • 0.0063% fail on System
    • 0.051% fail on Bumpers (60% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.051% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.044% fail on Boot lid condition
      • 0.0063% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.025% fail on Undertray
    • 0.013% fail on Integral vehicle structure (88% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0063% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.0063% fail on Sub-frame condition
      • 0.0063% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.013% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.0063% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.0063% fail on Bracket
    • 0.013% fail on Load security
      • 0.0063% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.0063% fail on Tailgate condition
      • 0.0063% fail on Access panel
    • 0.013% fail on Seats (87% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.0063% fail on Chassis
      • 0.0063% fail on Chassis condition
  • 3.5% fail on Visibility (41% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Washers (39% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Wipers (53% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.16% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.15% fail on View to rear
      • 0.15% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.0063% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.13% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.019% fail on Driver's view
  • 0.97% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.78% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (35% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Seat belts (65% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Condition (59% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Requirements
      • 0.0063% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.025% fail on Airbags
      • 0.025% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.81% fail on Steering (66% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.45% fail on Steering linkage components (76% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Track rod end (77% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Ball joint (85% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.0063% fail on Intermediate drop arm
      • 0.0063% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.26% fail on Electronic power steering (8 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.070% fail on Steering gear (78% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Steering rack (79% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0063% fail on Operation
    • 0.013% fail on Power steering (87% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Operation
    • 0.013% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.013% fail on Steering play
      • 0.013% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0063% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.0063% fail on Universal joint
  • 0.49% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.49% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.32% fail on Road Wheels (35% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Attachment
    • 0.032% fail on Condition (76% better than other 2009 cars)
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