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Volkswagen Passat MOT Results

Registered in 2010
64.0% pass rate
from 14,488 tests in 2021
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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 2010 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Passat is unusually good or bad.

  • 18% fail on Suspension (33% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 7.8% fail on Anti-roll bars (130% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 4.7% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.32% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.090% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.076% fail on Linkage (69% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.014% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0069% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0069% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 7.8% fail on Springs (43% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 7.7% fail on Coil springs (43% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 7.7% fail on Coil spring (43% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.083% fail on Mounting (170% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 3.7% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.7% fail on Pins and bushes (64% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.79% fail on Suspension arm (5 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Ball joint (89% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.035% fail on Ball joint dust cover (92% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.86% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.34% fail on Wheel bearings (39% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Other suspension component (49% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.035% fail on Ball joint (72% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.014% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.097% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.062% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.028% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0069% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.062% fail on Axles (58% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.062% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (55% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.062% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.035% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.014% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0069% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.0069% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.021% fail on Sub-frames (91% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Sub-frame (88% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0069% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.0069% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.021% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (79% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.014% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.0069% fail on Suspension unit
      • 0.0069% fail on Other components
  • 9.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (17% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Direction indicators (120% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 4.6% fail on Flashing type (120% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 3.9% fail on Side repeaters (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.72% fail on Individual direction indicators (44% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.021% fail on All direction indicators (80% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim (18% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim (14% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (59% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Headlamps (39% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp (45% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Headlamp levelling device (64% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Dipswitch (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (45% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.31% fail on Horn (74% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.028% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.0069% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.33% fail on Stop lamp (89% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (71% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Rear fog lamp (71% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Rear fog lamp (71% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Reversing lamps (56% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Reversing lamps (58% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0069% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.097% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.090% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.0069% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.014% fail on Rear reflectors (79% better than other 2010 cars)
  • 9.2% fail on Tyres (52% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Condition (75% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Tread depth (42% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Size/type
  • 4.9% fail on Brakes (38% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.4% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.4% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.0069% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.86% fail on Brake discs and drums (24% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.86% fail on Brake discs (24% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Brake performance (58% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance (39% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt (39% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance (34% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.19% fail on Service brake imbalance (51% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.021% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.014% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0069% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.31% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (83% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Rbt (sp) (82% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (78% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Rbt (sp) (77% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.10% fail on Service brake imbalance (76% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.041% fail on Service brake performance (75% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.069% fail on Parking brake performance (91% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.062% fail on Rbt (92% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.048% fail on Parking brake performance (93% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.0069% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.0069% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0069% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0069% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
    • 0.46% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.46% fail on Electronic parking brake (8 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.43% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.32% fail on Anti-lock braking system (31% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.028% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.055% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.055% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.041% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (68% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.028% fail on Rigid brake pipes (96% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.028% fail on Flexible brake hoses (74% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.014% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0069% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
      • 0.0069% fail on Servos
    • 0.0069% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.0069% fail on Pedal
  • 4.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (25% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Exhaust emissions (30% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Compression ignition (130% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.17% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (73% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.021% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.014% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve (14 times worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.0069% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.0069% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.0069% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 1.4% fail on Spark ignition (30% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (44% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.028% fail on Emissions not tested (91% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.021% fail on Catalyst emissions (98% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.0069% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.028% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.028% fail on Undertray
    • 0.028% fail on Fluid leaks (87% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Engine oil leaks (84% better than other 2010 cars)
  • 3.1% fail on Visibility (42% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Washers (47% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Wipers (44% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.12% fail on View to rear
      • 0.12% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.10% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.097% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.0069% fail on Window
  • 2.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure (35% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Exhaust system (38% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.84% fail on Transmission (47% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.79% fail on Drive shafts (47% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.79% fail on Joints (47% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.0069% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.041% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.041% fail on Joints
    • 0.39% fail on Doors (110% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Driver's door (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Door condition (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.11% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0069% fail on Hinge
        • 0.0069% fail on Catch
      • 0.083% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.083% fail on Door condition
    • 0.11% fail on Fuel system (49% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.069% fail on Tank
      • 0.014% fail on Pipe
      • 0.014% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (90% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on System
    • 0.097% fail on Body
      • 0.055% fail on Panel (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Other body component
    • 0.062% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.035% fail on Undertray
    • 0.021% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.014% fail on Boot lid condition
      • 0.0069% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.014% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.014% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.0069% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.0069% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.0069% fail on Load security
      • 0.0069% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.0069% fail on Tailgate condition
    • 0.0069% fail on Seats
      • 0.0069% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 0.93% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.71% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (51% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Seat belts (51% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Condition (48% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Attachment
      • 0.0069% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.0069% fail on Requirements
    • 0.021% fail on Airbags
      • 0.014% fail on Drivers airbag
      • 0.014% fail on Passengers airbag (5 times worse than other 2010 cars)
  • 0.57% fail on Identification of the vehicle (35% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.57% fail on Registration plates (35% worse than other 2010 cars)
  • 0.33% fail on Steering (86% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Steering linkage components (90% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Track rod end (92% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0069% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.083% fail on Steering gear (73% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.069% fail on Steering rack (76% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Operation
    • 0.035% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.014% fail on Power steering (83% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Operation
    • 0.014% fail on Steering play
      • 0.014% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0069% fail on Steering wheel
  • 0.25% fail on Road Wheels (46% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Attachment (36% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.028% fail on Condition (76% better than other 2010 cars)
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