Volkswagen Lt35 sdi lwb vs Volkswagen Passat: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Volkswagen Lt35 sdi lwb
57%
MOT pass rate · 83 vehicles
Volkswagen Passat
74%
MOT pass rate · 601,376 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Volkswagen Lt35 sdi lwb (57%) 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 Lt35 sdi lwb | Volkswagen Passat |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 57% | 74% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 43% | 26% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.0 ✓ | 2.0 |
| Dangerous-fault share | — ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 128,477 mi | 147,486 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 83 | 601,376 |
Most common faults
Volkswagen Lt35 sdi lwb
No fault breakdown available.
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 Lt35 sdi lwb (57%) 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.