Volkswagen Passat vs Volkswagen Passat highline tdi: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Volkswagen Passat
74%
MOT pass rate · 601,376 vehicles
Volkswagen Passat highline tdi
83%
MOT pass rate · 453 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Volkswagen Passat highline tdi is the more reliable of the two — 83% pass first time versus 74%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Volkswagen Passat | Volkswagen Passat highline tdi |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 74% | 83% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 26% | 17% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 | 0.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | — ✓ |
| Average mileage | 147,486 mi | 175,344 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 601,376 | 453 |
Most common faults
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))
Volkswagen Passat highline tdi
No fault breakdown available.
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Volkswagen Passat highline tdi is the more reliable of the two — 83% pass first time versus 74%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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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.