MOT reliability
Volkswagen Passet
12 vehicles · 156 completed MOT tests analysed
71%
MOT pass rate
Based on 12 Volkswagen Passet vehicles and 156 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen Passet has an overall 71% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 165,789 miles.
12
Vehicles
156
MOT tests
9,430
Avg miles / year
1.9
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Volkswagen Passet problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen Passet MOT tests:
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Other83%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension19%
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Brakes8%
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Lamps & electrical5%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
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Steering2%
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Body & structure2%
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Visibility1%
Volkswagen Passet pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 9 | 67% |
| 4 | 9 | 89% |
| 5 | 6 | 100% |
| 6 | 10 | 70% |
| 7 | 10 | 70% |
| 8 | 12 | 67% |
| 9 | 11 | 64% |
| 10 | 14 | 64% |
| 11 | 12 | 67% |
| 12 | 10 | 50% |
| 13 | 11 | 73% |
| 14 | 6 | 83% |
| 15 | 5 | 80% |
| 16 | 8 | 50% |
| 17 | 2 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 2 | 50% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Diesel (8), Petrol (4)
Most common Volkswagen Passet MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen Passet MOT tests:
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components (11 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (6 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b)) (5 times)
- Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay (5 times)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (4 times)
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i)) (4 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (4 times)
- Wheel Arch Liners Fitted (4 times)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (3 times)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (3 times)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (3 times)
Volkswagen Passet pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 15 | 67% | 215,532 |
| 2005 | 1 | 18 | 78% | 129,928 |
| 2004 | 2 | 22 | 82% | 172,234 |
| 2003 | 1 | 33 | 70% | 121,106 |
| 2002 | 2 | 29 | 62% | 174,270 |
| 2000 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 201,681 |
| 1999 | 1 | 17 | 59% | 172,941 |
| 1998 | 1 | 5 | 60% | 111,257 |
| 1993 | 1 | 5 | 80% | 177,430 |
Volkswagen Passet reliability FAQ
Across 12 Volkswagen Passet vehicles in our MOT data,
71% pass the MOT (a 29% failure rate), with about
1.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Volkswagen Passet MOT issues are:
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components; 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).
The typical Volkswagen Passet in our data has covered around
165,789 miles.
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