Volkswagen Passat vs Volkswagen Vw trike: 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 Vw trike
100%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Volkswagen Passat (74%) and Volkswagen Vw trike (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 Vw trike |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 74% | 100% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 26% | 0% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 | 0.4 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 147,486 mi | 24,149 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 601,376 | 2 |
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 Vw trike
- Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- Offside Rear Brake pivot worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Volkswagen Passat (74%) and Volkswagen Vw trike (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.