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Volkswagen Passat MOT Results

Registered in 2015
81.0% pass rate
from 16,926 tests in 2021
(6.0% better than other 2015 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 2015 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Passat is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.3% fail on Tyres (22% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Tread depth (27% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Condition (20% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.077% fail on Size/type
  • 3.2% fail on Visibility (18% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Wipers
    • 0.44% fail on Washers (68% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Bonnet (6 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Condition of glass (120% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Windscreen (120% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.024% fail on View to rear
      • 0.024% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.0059% fail on Driver's view
  • 3.1% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (31% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.13% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.97% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.90% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.071% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.0059% fail on Matched pair
    • 0.13% fail on Direction indicators (69% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Flashing type (69% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.071% fail on Side repeaters (76% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.053% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.0059% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.12% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (51% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Rear fog lamp (51% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Rear fog lamp (51% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.089% fail on Stop lamp (90% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.089% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.053% fail on Horn
      • 0.030% fail on Trailer electrical socket (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0059% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.0059% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.053% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.053% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.041% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (92% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.018% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 3.0% fail on Brakes (16% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.8% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.8% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.024% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.89% fail on Brake discs and drums (45% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.89% fail on Brake discs (45% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.52% fail on Brake performance (52% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Service brake performance (35% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.40% fail on Rbt (34% better than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.31% fail on Service brake performance (40% better than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.0059% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0059% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.053% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (86% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.053% fail on Rbt (sp) (85% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (66% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.041% fail on Rbt (sp) (65% better than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.024% fail on Service brake imbalance (69% better than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.018% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.024% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.018% fail on Parking brake performance (89% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.018% fail on Rbt (89% better than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.012% fail on Parking brake performance (91% better than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.0059% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 0.041% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.041% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.041% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (69% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Electronic stability control (73% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Anti-lock braking system (73% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0059% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.030% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.024% fail on Parking brake control (83% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.018% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.018% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.012% fail on Rigid brake pipes (85% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.0059% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0059% fail on Leaks
    • 0.0059% fail on Hand operated control valves
      • 0.0059% fail on Condition
  • 2.8% fail on Suspension (15% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Shock absorbers (5 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Springs (38% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Coil springs (38% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Coil spring (38% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Suspension arms (72% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Pins and bushes (41% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Ball joint (91% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0059% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.083% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.059% fail on Anti-roll bars (80% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Linkage ball joints (83% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (76% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0059% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.0059% fail on Linkage
    • 0.018% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.012% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0059% fail on Macpherson strut
  • 1.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (57% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Exhaust emissions (61% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Compression ignition (180% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.047% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (64% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.030% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.0059% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0059% fail on Particulate filter
      • 0.48% fail on Spark ignition (25% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.48% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.0059% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.024% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.024% fail on Engine oil leaks
    • 0.012% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.012% fail on Sound deadening material (6 times worse than other 2015 cars)
  • 0.44% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.25% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.24% fail on Condition
      • 0.0059% fail on Attachment
      • 0.0059% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.19% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.33% fail on Body, chassis, structure (64% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Transmission (69% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Drive shafts (67% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Joints (72% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.018% fail on Drive shaft (6 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.047% fail on Undertray (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.035% fail on Doors
      • 0.024% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.024% fail on Door condition
      • 0.012% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.012% fail on Door condition
    • 0.030% fail on Body
      • 0.030% fail on Other body component
    • 0.024% fail on Exhaust system (93% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.024% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.024% fail on Boot lid (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Boot lid condition (5 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.018% fail on Fuel system (74% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0059% fail on Tank
      • 0.0059% fail on Pipe
      • 0.0059% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.012% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.012% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.0059% fail on Towbar
      • 0.0059% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.0059% fail on Load security
      • 0.0059% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.0059% fail on Tailgate condition
  • 0.21% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.19% fail on Attachment
    • 0.018% fail on Condition
  • 0.20% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.20% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.089% fail on Steering (78% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.035% fail on Steering linkage components (89% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Track rod end (89% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.024% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.024% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.018% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.0059% fail on Power steering
      • 0.0059% fail on Operation
    • 0.0059% fail on Steering play
      • 0.0059% fail on Steering rack
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