VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT MOT Pass Rate
76.0% of 67,481 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT MOT tests pass.
At 76.0%, The PASSAT passes slightly less often than the average across all VOLKSWAGEN models (78.1%).
At 76.0%, The VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT passes slightly less often than the national average for cars (78.3%).
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT tested at 0–3 years pass 90.3% of the time, compared with just 67.7% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 90.3% | 431 | 42,148 miles |
| 3–6 years | 90.4% | 3,506 | 67,341 miles |
| 6–10 years | 84.7% | 19,921 | 104,529 miles |
| 10–15 years | 72.7% | 26,048 | 137,548 miles |
| 15+ years | 67.7% | 17,575 | 154,171 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
The most common reason the VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT fails its MOT is suspension — present in 53.0% of failed tests, most often logged as "pin or bush excessively worn".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 53.0% | pin or bush excessively worn |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 36.4% | not working |
| Tyres | 33.2% | tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Brakes | 23.0% | less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Body, chassis, structure | 15.5% | constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 12.3% | inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Visibility | 8.1% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 4.9% | warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Steering | 3.4% | ball joint has excessive play |
| Road Wheels | 1.6% | fixing missing |
Related VOLKSWAGEN models
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF — 78.6% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO — 72.0% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER — 72.0% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN — 84.2% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN CADDY — 75.8% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN UP — 84.3% pass rate