Volkswagen Passat vs Volkswagen Type 2: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Volkswagen Passat
74%
MOT pass rate · 601,376 vehicles
More reliable
Volkswagen Type 2
68%
MOT pass rate · 962 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Volkswagen Passat is the more reliable of the two — 74% pass first time versus 68%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Volkswagen Passat | Volkswagen Type 2 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 74% ✓ | 68% |
| MOT failure rate | 26% ✓ | 32% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 ✓ | 2.6 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 1% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 147,486 mi | 79,435 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 601,376 | 962 |
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 Type 2
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Oil leak
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Volkswagen Passat is the more reliable of the two — 74% pass first time versus 68%. 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.