Volkswagen Passat R-Line Tdi 4Motion S-A
From 205 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre cords visible or damaged, a tyre seriously damaged and number plate does not conform to the specified requirements. The top issue, a tyre cords visible or damaged, caused 4 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 4 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 3 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 2 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 1 |
| wiper blade defective | 1 |
| obligatory mirror or device slightly damaged or loose | 1 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 1 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 1 |
| brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 90.2% | a tyre cords visible or damaged, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Passat R-Line Tdi 4Motion S-As tested had between 28,113 and 50,888 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 36,419 median miles, the Passat R-Line Tdi 4Motion S-A has 0.019 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Volkswagen models
| Volkswagen Golf | 79.1% |
| Volkswagen Polo | 73.8% |
| Volkswagen Transporter | 73.8% |
| Volkswagen Tiguan | 84.6% |
| Volkswagen Passat | 76.9% |
Common questions
What is the Volkswagen Passat R-Line Tdi 4Motion S-A MOT pass rate?
The Volkswagen Passat R-Line Tdi 4Motion S-A has a 93.2% MOT pass rate based on 205 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volkswagen Passat R-Line Tdi 4Motion S-A?
The most common MOT failure on the Volkswagen Passat R-Line Tdi 4Motion S-A is a tyre cords visible or damaged, which caused 4 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Volkswagen Passat R-Line Tdi 4Motion S-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volkswagen Passat R-Line Tdi 4Motion S-A is 36,419 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 28,113 and 50,888 miles.
Buying a used Passat R-Line Tdi 4Motion S-A?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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