Volkswagen Passat vs Volkswagen T sporter 102 tdi lwb: 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 T sporter 102 tdi lwb
100%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Volkswagen Passat (74%) and Volkswagen T sporter 102 tdi lwb (100%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Volkswagen Passat | Volkswagen T sporter 102 tdi lwb |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 74% | 100% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 26% | 0% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 | 1.8 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 147,486 mi | 201,020 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 601,376 | 1 |
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 T sporter 102 tdi lwb
- Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- undertray damaged
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Volkswagen Passat (74%) and Volkswagen T sporter 102 tdi lwb (100%) 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.