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MOT reliability

Volkswagen Passat r36

12 vehicles · 38 completed MOT tests analysed
97%
MOT pass rate

Based on 12 Volkswagen Passat r36 vehicles and 38 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen Passat r36 has an overall 97% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 106,369 miles.

12
Vehicles
38
MOT tests
5,551
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Volkswagen Passat r36 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen Passat r36 MOT tests:

  • Tyres, wheels & suspension62%
  • Other19%
  • Brakes10%
  • Visibility10%
  • Seatbelts & equipment5%

Volkswagen Passat r36 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
124100%
136100%
147100%
15786%
168100%
176100%

Fuel types: Petrol (12)

Most common Volkswagen Passat r36 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen Passat r36 MOT tests:

  1. Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (2 times)
  2. Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (2 times)
  3. Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
  4. Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (2 times)
  5. Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (2 times)
  6. Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) (1 times)
  7. Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (1 times)
  8. Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (1 times)
  9. Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) (1 times)
  10. Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (1 times)
  11. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 also worn outer edges (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
  12. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm, Also worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
  13. Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) (1 times)
  14. Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s+o/s (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
  15. Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) (1 times)

Volkswagen Passat r36 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2011 1 3 100% 56,272
2010 1 2 100% 101,977
2009 8 29 97% 110,953
2008 2 4 100% 115,280

Volkswagen Passat r36 reliability FAQ

Across 12 Volkswagen Passat r36 vehicles in our MOT data, 97% pass the MOT (a 3% failure rate), with about 0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Volkswagen Passat r36 MOT issues are: Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)); Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ; Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)).

The typical Volkswagen Passat r36 in our data has covered around 106,369 miles.

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