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Volkswagen Passat MOT Results

Registered in 2018
81.3% pass rate
from 11,981 tests in 2021
(62% worse than other 2018 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 2018 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Passat is unusually good or bad.

  • 7.8% fail on Visibility (140% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 7.3% fail on Wipers (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on Washers (52% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Condition of glass (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Windscreen (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Bonnet (16 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.050% fail on View to rear
      • 0.042% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.0083% fail on Indirect vision devices
  • 6.5% fail on Tyres (93% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Condition (120% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Tread depth (58% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.083% fail on Size/type
  • 2.3% fail on Brakes (68% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Mechanical brake components (76% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Brake linings and pads (63% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Brake pads (62% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.017% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.57% fail on Brake discs and drums (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.57% fail on Brake discs (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.69% fail on Brake performance (120% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.63% fail on Rbt (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
          • 0.58% fail on Service brake performance (3 times worse than other 2018 cars)
          • 0.050% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.017% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.017% fail on Service brake performance (12 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.042% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.033% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.0083% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.017% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (81% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.017% fail on Rbt (sp) (80% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0083% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.0083% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.0083% fail on Rbt
          • 0.0083% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 0.050% fail on Flexible brake hoses (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.050% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.033% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.025% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.042% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.042% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.025% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.025% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.0083% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.0083% fail on Pedal
  • 1.9% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (29% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.017% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.17% fail on Headlamps (58% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Headlamp (59% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
      • 0.0083% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.12% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.12% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.067% fail on Side repeaters (58% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.042% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.0083% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.11% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.067% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.067% fail on Rear fog lamp
      • 0.042% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.042% fail on Front fog lamps
    • 0.092% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.050% fail on Horn
      • 0.025% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.017% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.025% fail on Stop lamp (87% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.025% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (82% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.0083% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.0083% fail on Switch
  • 0.67% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (58% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.64% fail on Exhaust emissions (58% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.33% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (95% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.033% fail on Catalyst emissions
      • 0.28% fail on Compression ignition (99% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (120% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.0083% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.0083% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.025% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.017% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.0083% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 0.46% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (47% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (81% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.19% fail on Condition
      • 0.0083% fail on Requirements
  • 0.38% fail on Suspension
    • 0.27% fail on Shock absorbers (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.042% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.025% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0083% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0083% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.033% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.0083% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0083% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.0083% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.0083% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 0.025% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.017% fail on Springs
      • 0.017% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.017% fail on Coil spring
  • 0.16% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.058% fail on Transmission
      • 0.050% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.050% fail on Joints
      • 0.0083% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.0083% fail on Joints
    • 0.025% fail on Body
      • 0.025% fail on Other body component
    • 0.025% fail on Doors
      • 0.0083% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.0083% fail on Catch
      • 0.0083% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.0083% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0083% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.0083% fail on Door condition
    • 0.017% fail on Undertray
    • 0.0083% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.0083% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.0083% fail on Tank
    • 0.0083% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.0083% fail on Seats
      • 0.0083% fail on Driver's seat
  • 0.11% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.10% fail on Attachment
    • 0.0083% fail on Condition
  • 0.10% fail on Identification of the vehicle (58% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Registration plates (58% better than other 2018 cars)
  • 0.067% fail on Steering
    • 0.025% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.025% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.017% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.017% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.017% fail on Electronic power steering (7 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.0083% fail on Steering play
      • 0.0083% fail on Steering rack
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