Volkswagen Passat Se Nav Tdi
From 988 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged and a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 29 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.
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 29 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 26 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 21 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 14 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 11 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 8 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 6 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 6 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 5 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. | 4 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 20% of Passat Se Nav Tdi failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 48.5% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £118.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 86.4% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage |
| 2020 | 86.5% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Passat Se Nav Tdis tested had between 33,568 and 73,661 miles on the clock.
At 50,402 median miles, the Passat Se Nav Tdi has 0.026 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 Se Nav Tdi MOT pass rate?
The Volkswagen Passat Se Nav Tdi has a 86.8% MOT pass rate based on 988 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volkswagen Passat Se Nav Tdi?
The most common MOT failure on the Volkswagen Passat Se Nav Tdi is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 29 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Volkswagen Passat Se Nav Tdi at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volkswagen Passat Se Nav Tdi is 50,402 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 33,568 and 73,661 miles.
Buying a used Passat Se Nav Tdi?
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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