Volkswagen Bluebird mini bus vs Volkswagen Passat: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Volkswagen Bluebird mini bus
78%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Volkswagen Passat
74%
MOT pass rate · 601,376 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Volkswagen Bluebird mini bus (78%) 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 Bluebird mini bus | Volkswagen Passat |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 78% ✓ | 74% |
| MOT failure rate | 22% ✓ | 26% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 3.0 | 2.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 2% |
| Average mileage | 339,214 mi | 147,486 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 601,376 |
Most common faults
Volkswagen Bluebird mini bus
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- front brake pads getting low
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 Bluebird mini bus (78%) 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.