Volkswagen Passat Se Nav Tdi S-A
From 1,286 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Older Passat Se Nav Tdi S-As fare better: 2021 models pass at 86.5% vs 91.7% for 2020.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements and a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 23 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 seriously damaged | 23 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 21 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 16 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 9 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 9 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 7 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 6 |
| an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction | 6 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 4 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 4 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 86.5% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 2020 | 91.7% | a tyre seriously damaged, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage |
| 2019 | 93.1% | a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Passat Se Nav Tdi S-As tested had between 36,371 and 67,361 miles on the clock.
At 49,966 median miles, the Passat Se Nav Tdi S-A has 0.018 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 S-A MOT pass rate?
The Volkswagen Passat Se Nav Tdi S-A has a 91.1% MOT pass rate based on 1,286 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volkswagen Passat Se Nav Tdi S-A?
The most common MOT failure on the Volkswagen Passat Se Nav Tdi S-A is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 23 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Volkswagen Passat Se Nav Tdi S-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volkswagen Passat Se Nav Tdi S-A is 49,966 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 36,371 and 67,361 miles.
Buying a used Passat Se Nav Tdi 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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