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Volkswagen Passat MOT Results

Registered in 2012
70.4% pass rate
from 16,257 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 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Passat is unusually good or bad.

  • 11% fail on Suspension (18% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Suspension arms (60% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 4.6% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint (89% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.098% fail on Suspension arm (160% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Ball joint dust cover (97% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Springs (16% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Coil springs (15% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 3.7% fail on Coil spring (15% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.037% fail on Mounting
    • 2.9% fail on Anti-roll bars (85% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Linkage ball joints (100% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.74% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (78% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Ball joint dust cover (120% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Ball joint (100% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.092% fail on Linkage
      • 0.062% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.031% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.025% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0062% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.63% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.43% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.086% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.055% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.018% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.012% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.062% fail on Other suspension component (60% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.012% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.012% fail on Ball joint (86% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.031% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.025% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0062% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.018% fail on Sub-frames (81% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0062% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.0062% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.0062% fail on Levelling valve
  • 7.9% fail on Tyres (44% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Tread depth (45% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Condition (50% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Size/type
  • 5.5% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (40% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.14% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (45% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.4% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.0% fail on Side repeaters (56% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.44% fail on Individual direction indicators (53% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0062% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.2% fail on Headlamps (50% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Headlamp (53% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.012% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (79% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.52% fail on Stop lamp (74% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (76% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (34% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Rear fog lamp (34% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Rear fog lamp (34% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.080% fail on Horn
      • 0.043% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.012% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.012% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.12% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.11% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.0062% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.049% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.037% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.012% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.012% fail on Hazard warning (84% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Switch (84% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.0062% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.0062% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0062% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 5.3% fail on Brakes (11% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.0% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.0% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.012% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.86% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.86% fail on Brake discs
    • 2.0% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Anti-lock braking system (7 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Electronic stability control (6 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Electronic braking system (11 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Brake performance (61% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.73% fail on Service brake performance (48% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.71% fail on Rbt (49% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.62% fail on Service brake performance (48% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.13% fail on Service brake imbalance (52% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0062% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.0062% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0062% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0062% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.18% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (56% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Rbt (sp) (58% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake imbalance (62% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.092% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0062% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.0062% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0062% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.14% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (86% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Rbt (sp) (85% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.037% fail on Parking brake performance (92% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.031% fail on Rbt (93% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.018% fail on Parking brake performance (95% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.012% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0062% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0062% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 0.39% fail on Parking brake control (63% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Electronic parking brake (9 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.055% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.055% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.018% fail on Flexible brake hoses (74% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.018% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (77% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.0062% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0062% fail on Other components
  • 4.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (9 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.16% fail on Condition
      • 0.012% fail on Requirements
      • 0.0062% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.0062% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.11% fail on Airbags (7 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Drivers airbag (8 times worse than other 2012 cars)
  • 2.5% fail on Visibility (44% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Wipers (38% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.71% fail on Washers (66% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Bonnet (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Condition of glass (86% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Windscreen (88% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.031% fail on View to rear
      • 0.031% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.012% fail on Driver's view
  • 2.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.9% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.4% fail on Compression ignition (100% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.098% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (56% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0062% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.0062% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 0.53% fail on Spark ignition (58% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.52% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.0062% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.0062% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.055% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.037% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.018% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.012% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.012% fail on Undertray
  • 1.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure (23% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.89% fail on Transmission
      • 0.86% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.83% fail on Joints
        • 0.031% fail on Drive shaft (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.037% fail on Joints
    • 0.71% fail on Exhaust system (28% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.074% fail on Body
      • 0.062% fail on Other body component
      • 0.012% fail on Panel
    • 0.068% fail on Doors (52% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.031% fail on Door condition
      • 0.018% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.018% fail on Door condition
      • 0.018% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.018% fail on Door condition
    • 0.049% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.049% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.049% fail on Engine mounting condition (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.043% fail on Boot lid (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.043% fail on Boot lid condition (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.037% fail on Seats
      • 0.018% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.018% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.031% fail on Fuel system (77% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Pipe
      • 0.0062% fail on Hose
      • 0.0062% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.025% fail on Undertray
    • 0.012% fail on Load security (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Access panel (25 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.0062% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.0062% fail on Spare wheel condition
  • 1.1% fail on Steering (32% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.76% fail on Electronic power steering (24 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Steering linkage components (84% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Track rod end (84% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.049% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.049% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.031% fail on Steering play
      • 0.031% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0062% fail on Power steering
      • 0.0062% fail on Operation
  • 0.39% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.37% fail on Attachment
    • 0.025% fail on Condition (74% better than other 2012 cars)
  • 0.36% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.36% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.018% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.018% fail on Anchorages (8 times worse than other 2012 cars)
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