Volkswagen Passat Se Nav Tsi Evo
From 228 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
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 brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 6 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 | 6 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 5 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 4 |
| brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured | 2 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. | 2 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 1 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 1 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 61.9% of Passat Se Nav Tsi Evo failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 0% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £111.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 84.8% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
Typical mileage
Half of all Passat Se Nav Tsi Evos tested had between 21,832 and 46,800 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 34,199 median miles, the Passat Se Nav Tsi Evo has 0.039 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 Tsi Evo MOT pass rate?
The Volkswagen Passat Se Nav Tsi Evo has a 86.8% MOT pass rate based on 228 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volkswagen Passat Se Nav Tsi Evo?
The most common MOT failure on the Volkswagen Passat Se Nav Tsi Evo is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 6 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 Tsi Evo at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volkswagen Passat Se Nav Tsi Evo is 34,199 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 21,832 and 46,800 miles.
Buying a used Passat Se Nav Tsi Evo?
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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