Volkswagen 47 vs Volkswagen Passat: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Volkswagen 47
100%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Volkswagen Passat
74%
MOT pass rate · 601,376 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Volkswagen 47 (100%) and Volkswagen Passat (74%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Volkswagen 47 | Volkswagen Passat |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 100% ✓ | 74% |
| MOT failure rate | 0% ✓ | 26% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.5 ✓ | 2.0 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 15,249 mi | 147,486 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 601,376 |
Most common faults
Volkswagen 47
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Volkswagen Passat
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Volkswagen 47 (100%) and Volkswagen Passat (74%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.