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Volkswagen Passat MOT Results

Registered in 2013
73.7% pass rate
from 13,645 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 2013 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Passat is unusually good or bad.

  • 9.4% fail on Suspension (27% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Suspension arms (79% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 4.2% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint (89% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.059% fail on Suspension arm (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0073% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 3.4% fail on Springs
      • 3.4% fail on Coil springs
        • 3.4% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.015% fail on Mounting
    • 1.5% fail on Anti-roll bars (84% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (120% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Linkage ball joints (79% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Ball joint dust cover (130% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint (88% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.066% fail on Linkage
      • 0.029% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.015% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0073% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.62% fail on Shock absorbers (66% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.45% fail on Wheel bearings (71% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.066% fail on Pins and bushes (150% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Other suspension component (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.015% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.059% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.029% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.022% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0073% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.022% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0073% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.0073% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0073% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.015% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.015% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.0073% fail on Axles
      • 0.0073% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
  • 7.1% fail on Tyres (39% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Condition (54% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Tread depth (35% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.066% fail on Size/type
  • 5.1% fail on Brakes
    • 2.6% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.9% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.9% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.022% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.91% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.91% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.0073% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.0073% fail on Linkage
    • 1.9% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (6 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Anti-lock braking system (8 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Electronic stability control (7 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Electronic braking system (13 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.91% fail on Brake performance (56% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.64% fail on Service brake performance (44% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.62% fail on Rbt (45% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.48% fail on Service brake performance (51% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.18% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.015% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.015% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0073% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0073% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.18% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (76% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Rbt (sp) (75% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (64% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Rbt (sp) (63% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.088% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.051% fail on Service brake imbalance (77% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.059% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.015% fail on Parking brake performance (96% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Rbt (96% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.015% fail on Parking brake performance (95% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Parking brake control (60% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Electronic parking brake (9 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0073% fail on Lever
    • 0.051% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.051% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.044% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.022% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (87% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Pedal
    • 0.022% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.022% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.0073% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0073% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
  • 4.6% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (41% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.10% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (52% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Direction indicators (41% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Flashing type (42% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Side repeaters (120% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Individual direction indicators (46% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.94% fail on Headlamps (55% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.80% fail on Headlamp (59% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Headlamp levelling device (85% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Stop lamp (82% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.29% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.29% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.10% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.088% fail on Horn
      • 0.0073% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.0073% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.081% fail on Reversing lamps (52% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.081% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.066% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (94% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.029% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.029% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.015% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.015% fail on Switch
    • 0.015% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0073% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.0073% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 2.6% fail on Visibility (38% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Wipers (30% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.81% fail on Washers (59% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Bonnet (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.11% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.0073% fail on Window
    • 0.073% fail on View to rear
      • 0.073% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.0073% fail on Driver's view
  • 2.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.23% fail on Condition
      • 0.015% fail on Requirements
    • 0.073% fail on Airbags (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.066% fail on Drivers airbag (6 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0073% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 1.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure (19% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.67% fail on Transmission
      • 0.65% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.61% fail on Joints
        • 0.037% fail on Drive shaft (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Flexible couplings (6 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.022% fail on Joints
    • 0.51% fail on Exhaust system (30% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Doors
      • 0.073% fail on Driver's door (170% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.066% fail on Door condition (170% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.0073% fail on Hinge
      • 0.073% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.073% fail on Door condition
      • 0.015% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.015% fail on Door condition
    • 0.088% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.037% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.015% fail on Pipe
      • 0.0073% fail on Tank
      • 0.0073% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.0073% fail on System
    • 0.037% fail on Boot lid (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Boot lid condition (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.029% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.022% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.0073% fail on Bracket
    • 0.022% fail on Body
      • 0.015% fail on Other body component
      • 0.0073% fail on Panel
    • 0.022% fail on Undertray
    • 0.015% fail on Seats
      • 0.015% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.0073% fail on Load security
      • 0.0073% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.0073% fail on Tailgate condition
  • 1.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.4% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.1% fail on Compression ignition (73% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.93% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (190% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.081% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.066% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (72% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.015% fail on Particulate filter
        • 0.0073% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
      • 0.36% fail on Spark ignition (65% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (39% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Emissions not tested (88% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.088% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.066% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.029% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.0073% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0073% fail on Undertray
  • 0.88% fail on Steering (32% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.76% fail on Electronic power steering (33 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.066% fail on Steering linkage components (94% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Track rod end (96% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0073% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0073% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.0073% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.051% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.044% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.0073% fail on Operation
  • 0.33% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.33% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.30% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.28% fail on Attachment
    • 0.022% fail on Condition
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