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Volkswagen Passat MOT Results

Registered in 2017
84.6% pass rate
from 14,862 tests in 2021
(11% worse than other 2017 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 2017 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Passat is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.5% fail on Tyres (60% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Condition (76% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Tread depth (51% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.040% fail on Size/type
  • 3.2% fail on Visibility (14% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Wipers
    • 0.43% fail on Washers (56% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Bonnet (12 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Condition of glass (160% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Windscreen (160% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.020% fail on View to rear
      • 0.013% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.0067% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.0067% fail on Driver's view
  • 2.3% fail on Brakes
    • 1.7% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.2% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.2% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.0067% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.79% fail on Brake discs and drums (130% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.79% fail on Brake discs (130% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.70% fail on Brake performance (45% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Service brake performance (120% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.57% fail on Rbt (110% worse than other 2017 cars)
          • 0.52% fail on Service brake performance (130% worse than other 2017 cars)
          • 0.067% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.040% fail on Plate brake tester (9 times worse than other 2017 cars)
          • 0.020% fail on Service brake performance (12 times worse than other 2017 cars)
          • 0.020% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (6 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.067% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.047% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.027% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.027% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.020% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (84% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Rbt (sp) (83% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0067% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.0067% fail on Rbt
          • 0.0067% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 0.054% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.034% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.034% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.034% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.027% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.0067% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.034% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.013% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (78% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Pedal
    • 0.0067% fail on Hand operated control valves
      • 0.0067% fail on Condition
    • 0.0067% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.0067% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.0067% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 2.1% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (22% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.040% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.36% fail on Headlamps (29% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.020% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.013% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 0.14% fail on Direction indicators (42% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Flashing type (42% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.087% fail on Side repeaters (52% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.054% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.094% fail on Stop lamp (72% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.087% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.087% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.087% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.054% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.040% fail on Horn
      • 0.0067% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.0067% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.047% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (77% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.040% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.034% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.0067% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.027% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.027% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.0067% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 1.2% fail on Suspension (35% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.92% fail on Shock absorbers (7 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Springs (53% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Coil springs (53% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Coil spring (52% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.081% fail on Suspension arms (65% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.027% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.034% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.0067% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.0067% fail on Linkage ball joints
  • 0.49% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.46% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.30% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.24% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.034% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.027% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.16% fail on Spark ignition (48% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.013% fail on Catalyst emissions (87% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.0067% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.034% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.034% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.32% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.17% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.15% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.15% fail on Condition
  • 0.16% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.14% fail on Attachment
    • 0.020% fail on Condition
  • 0.11% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.10% fail on Registration plates (51% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.013% fail on Vehicle Identification Number (33 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  • 0.087% fail on Body, chassis, structure (72% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.020% fail on Body
      • 0.020% fail on Other body component
    • 0.013% fail on Exhaust system (82% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.013% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.013% fail on Undertray
    • 0.0067% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.0067% fail on Tank
    • 0.0067% fail on Doors
      • 0.0067% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.0067% fail on Hinge
    • 0.0067% fail on Seats
      • 0.0067% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.0067% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.0067% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 0.074% fail on Steering
    • 0.034% fail on Steering linkage components (67% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.013% fail on Steering arm (8 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.027% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.027% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.013% fail on Electronic power steering
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