Volkswagen Passat MOT Results

Registered in 2019
88.8% pass rate
from 367 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
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 2019 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Passat is unusually good or bad.

  • 2.7% fail on Tyres
    • 1.9% fail on Condition
    • 1.1% fail on Tread depth
  • 2.2% fail on Brakes
    • 1.6% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.4% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.4% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.54% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.54% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.82% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.54% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.54% fail on Rbt
          • 0.54% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.27% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.27% fail on Rbt (sp)
  • 1.9% fail on Visibility
    • 1.6% fail on Wipers
    • 0.54% fail on Washers
  • 1.9% fail on Suspension
    • 1.1% fail on Suspension arms (4 times worse than other 2019 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.27% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.27% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.54% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.27% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.27% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.27% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.27% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.27% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 1.6% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 0.82% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.82% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 0.54% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.54% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.54% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.27% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.27% fail on Trailer electrical socket
  • 1.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.4% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.4% fail on Spark ignition (2 times worse than other 2019 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (4 times worse than other 2019 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Catalyst emissions
  • 0.82% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.54% fail on Transmission
      • 0.54% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.54% fail on Joints
    • 0.27% fail on Load security
      • 0.27% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.27% fail on Tailgate condition
  • 0.54% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.54% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.27% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.27% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.27% fail on Steering
    • 0.27% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.27% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.27% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.27% fail on Attachment
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  • Volkswagen Passat (2015 - 2022)
    Neat styling inside and out, fine quality, strong performance even from the entry-level engines, spacious interior and capacious boot for a saloon.

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