MOT reliability
Volkswagen Pasat
7 vehicles · 86 completed MOT tests analysed
79%
MOT pass rate
Based on 7 Volkswagen Pasat vehicles and 86 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen Pasat has an overall 79% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 172,369 miles.
7
Vehicles
86
MOT tests
14,922
Avg miles / year
1.6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Volkswagen Pasat problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen Pasat MOT tests:
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Other98%
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Brakes9%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension5%
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Lamps & electrical3%
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Emissions & nuisance2%
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Body & structure2%
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Visibility1%
Volkswagen Pasat pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 6 | 100% |
| 4 | 6 | 83% |
| 5 | 6 | 83% |
| 6 | 8 | 75% |
| 7 | 7 | 86% |
| 8 | 5 | 100% |
| 9 | 5 | 100% |
| 10 | 8 | 62% |
| 11 | 6 | 83% |
| 12 | 7 | 71% |
| 13 | 6 | 67% |
| 14 | 5 | 60% |
| 15 | 3 | 100% |
| 16 | 4 | 75% |
| 17 | 2 | 50% |
| 18 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Diesel (6), Petrol (1)
Most common Volkswagen Pasat MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen Pasat MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (6 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (6 times)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) (5 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (4 times)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d) (3 times)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) (3 times)
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components (2 times)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (2 times)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (2 times)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
Volkswagen Pasat pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 2 | 21 | 95% | 223,608 |
| 2004 | 2 | 30 | 83% | 160,958 |
| 2003 | 1 | 22 | 64% | 170,303 |
| 2000 | 1 | 11 | 73% | 163,672 |
| 1988 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 103,481 |
Volkswagen Pasat reliability FAQ
Across 7 Volkswagen Pasat vehicles in our MOT data,
79% pass the MOT (a 21% failure rate), with about
1.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Volkswagen Pasat MOT issues are:
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); Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d).
The typical Volkswagen Pasat in our data has covered around
172,369 miles.
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