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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:

  • Other83%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension19%
  • Brakes8%
  • Lamps & electrical5%
  • Emissions & nuisance3%
  • Steering2%
  • Body & structure2%
  • Visibility1%

Volkswagen Passet pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
3967%
4989%
56100%
61070%
71070%
81267%
91164%
101464%
111267%
121050%
131173%
14683%
15580%
16850%
172100%
181100%
19250%
201100%

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:

  1. Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components (11 times)
  2. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (6 times)
  3. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
  4. Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b)) (5 times)
  5. Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay (5 times)
  6. Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (4 times)
  7. Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i)) (4 times)
  8. Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (4 times)
  9. Wheel Arch Liners Fitted (4 times)
  10. Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (3 times)
  11. Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (3 times)
  12. Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (3 times)
  13. Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a) (3 times)
  14. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
  15. Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (3 times)

Volkswagen Passet pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg 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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