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Volkswagen Multivan tdi vs Volkswagen Passat: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Volkswagen Multivan tdi
59%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Volkswagen Passat
74%
MOT pass rate · 601,376 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Volkswagen Multivan tdi (59%) 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 Multivan tdi Volkswagen Passat
MOT pass rate 59% 74% ✓
MOT failure rate 41% 26% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 4.9 2.0 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 1% ✓ 2%
Average mileage 346,812 mi 147,486 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 2 601,376

Most common faults

Volkswagen Multivan tdi

  1. Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
  2. Horn not working (1.6.2a)
  3. Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. both rear tyres just legal
  6. oil leaks

Volkswagen Passat

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  2. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  3. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  4. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  5. Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  6. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Volkswagen Multivan tdi (59%) 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.