MOT reliability
Volkswagen Passat gte
4 vehicles · 21 completed MOT tests analysed
71%
MOT pass rate
Based on 4 Volkswagen Passat gte vehicles and 21 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen Passat gte has an overall 71% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 81,654 miles.
4
Vehicles
21
MOT tests
8,865
Avg miles / year
2
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Volkswagen Passat gte problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen Passat gte MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension81%
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Other9%
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Lamps & electrical5%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
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Brakes2%
Volkswagen Passat gte pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 5 | 80% |
| 4 | 5 | 60% |
| 5 | 4 | 75% |
| 6 | 2 | 100% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 2 | 50% |
| 9 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Hybrid Electric (Clean) (4)
Most common Volkswagen Passat gte MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen Passat gte MOT tests:
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (9 times)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (4 times)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Also Buckle & Locking Mechanism not inspected (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked and has cut in tread (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (1 times)
Volkswagen Passat gte pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 43,703 |
| 2020 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 47,628 |
| 2018 | 1 | 7 | 71% | 142,169 |
| 2017 | 1 | 8 | 75% | 93,118 |
Volkswagen Passat gte reliability FAQ
Across 4 Volkswagen Passat gte vehicles in our MOT data,
71% pass the MOT (a 29% failure rate), with about
2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Volkswagen Passat gte MOT issues are:
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)); Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)).
The typical Volkswagen Passat gte in our data has covered around
81,654 miles.
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