Volkswagen Passat
MOT data from 273,825 tests in 2024. Pass rate: 80.8%. Average mileage at test: 124,246 miles.
Common failure reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 12,591 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 8,331 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 6,469 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 6,439 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 4,783 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 4,678 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 4,576 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 4,225 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 4,159 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 3,848 |
Pass rate by fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 245,286 | 80.3% |
| Petrol | 18,680 | 82.9% |
| Hybrid | 9,828 | 89.5% |
By registration year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 124 | 84.7% | |
| Top failures: parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, a door will not open using the relevant control or close properly, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 1997 | 202 | 79.7% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, headlamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 1998 | 847 | 73.3% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 1999 | 1,014 | 72% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2000 | 836 | 69.5% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2001 | 1,396 | 73% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2002 | 2,272 | 73.5% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2003 | 3,450 | 73.6% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2004 | 3,967 | 73.6% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2005 | 5,000 | 74.6% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2006 | 7,848 | 73.3% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | |||
| 2007 | 12,099 | 74.3% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | |||
| 2008 | 14,281 | 75.5% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | |||
| 2009 | 18,213 | 77.2% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | |||
| 2010 | 18,328 | 76.9% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | |||
| 2011 | 26,900 | 77.8% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2012 | 21,692 | 78.1% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | |||
| 2013 | 18,768 | 79.5% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | |||
| 2014 | 22,546 | 81.2% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre cords visible or damaged | |||
| 2015 | 22,027 | 85.8% | |
| Top failures: a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2016 | 21,281 | 86.6% | |
| Top failures: a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged | |||
| 2017 | 20,217 | 87.8% | |
| Top failures: a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged | |||
| 2018 | 15,193 | 90% | |
| Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | |||
| 2019 | 8,616 | 90.1% | |
| Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2020 | 3,318 | 91.8% | |
| Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged, brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | |||
| 2021 | 2,669 | 88.9% | |
| Top failures: a tyre cords visible or damaged, a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2023 | 102 | 99% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | |||
Mileage at test
25th percentile
71,008 mi
Median
106,372 mi
75th percentile
139,696 mi
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