MOT reliability
Volkswagen Pasatt
3 vehicles · 40 completed MOT tests analysed
72%
MOT pass rate
Based on 3 Volkswagen Pasatt vehicles and 40 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen Pasatt has an overall 72% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 170,087 miles.
3
Vehicles
40
MOT tests
12,254
Avg miles / year
2
Faults per test
4%
Dangerous-fault share
Volkswagen Pasatt problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen Pasatt MOT tests:
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Other87%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension14%
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Steering5%
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Emissions & nuisance5%
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Identification & plates5%
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Brakes4%
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Lamps & electrical3%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
Volkswagen Pasatt pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 4 | 75% |
| 4 | 3 | 67% |
| 5 | 5 | 60% |
| 6 | 5 | 60% |
| 7 | 3 | 100% |
| 8 | 3 | 100% |
| 9 | 4 | 75% |
| 10 | 4 | 75% |
| 11 | 5 | 60% |
| 12 | 3 | 67% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Diesel (3)
Most common Volkswagen Pasatt MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen Pasatt MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Oil leak sump bung? (2 times)
- Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b)) (2 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH sides (2 times)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (2 times)
- clutch/flywheel/gearbox noise (2 times)
- Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (2 times)
Volkswagen Pasatt pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | 13 | 77% | 179,732 |
| 2006 | 1 | 16 | 69% | 153,436 |
| 2005 | 1 | 11 | 73% | 177,095 |
Volkswagen Pasatt reliability FAQ
Across 3 Volkswagen Pasatt vehicles in our MOT data,
72% pass the MOT (a 28% failure rate), with about
2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Volkswagen Pasatt MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3); Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)).
The typical Volkswagen Pasatt in our data has covered around
170,087 miles.
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