MOT reliability
Volkswagen Passett
6 vehicles · 83 completed MOT tests analysed
73%
MOT pass rate
Based on 6 Volkswagen Passett vehicles and 83 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen Passett has an overall 73% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 180,523 miles.
6
Vehicles
83
MOT tests
13,107
Avg miles / year
1.5
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Volkswagen Passett problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen Passett MOT tests:
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Other83%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension14%
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Brakes10%
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Steering5%
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Lamps & electrical2%
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Identification & plates2%
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Body & structure2%
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Emissions & nuisance1%
Volkswagen Passett pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 6 | 83% |
| 4 | 6 | 83% |
| 5 | 5 | 100% |
| 6 | 8 | 88% |
| 7 | 9 | 67% |
| 8 | 7 | 86% |
| 9 | 5 | 80% |
| 10 | 8 | 62% |
| 11 | 8 | 50% |
| 12 | 6 | 67% |
| 13 | 4 | 75% |
| 14 | 5 | 60% |
| 15 | 3 | 67% |
| 16 | 2 | 50% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Diesel (6)
Most common Volkswagen Passett MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen Passett MOT tests:
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (6 times)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (4 times)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (3 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (2 times)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) (2 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
Volkswagen Passett pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2 | 22 | 86% | 158,981 |
| 2007 | 2 | 25 | 76% | 189,618 |
| 2005 | 1 | 13 | 77% | 214,494 |
| 2003 | 1 | 23 | 57% | 171,446 |
Volkswagen Passett reliability FAQ
Across 6 Volkswagen Passett vehicles in our MOT data,
73% pass the MOT (a 27% failure rate), with about
1.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Volkswagen Passett MOT issues are:
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d); Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1).
The typical Volkswagen Passett in our data has covered around
180,523 miles.
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