Volkswagen Passat MOT Results

Registered in 2021
86.3% pass rate
from 80 tests in 2021
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 2021 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Passat is unusually good or bad.

  • 7.5% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.8% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 1.3% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.3% fail on Headlamp
    • 1.3% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.3% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.3% fail on Switch
    • 1.3% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 1.3% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 5.0% fail on Suspension
    • 2.5% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.5% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 1.3% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.3% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 1.3% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.3% fail on Linkage ball joints
  • 2.5% fail on Brakes
    • 2.5% fail on Brake performance
      • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.3% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 1.3% fail on Parking brake control
      • 1.3% fail on Lever
    • 1.3% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.3% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.3% fail on Brake discs
  • 2.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 1.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.3% fail on Transmission
      • 1.3% fail on Drive shafts
        • 1.3% fail on Joints
  • 1.3% fail on Visibility
    • 1.3% fail on Washers
  • 1.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.3% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.3% fail on Requirements
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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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