Volkswagen Passat Se Nav Tsi Evo S-A
From 287 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 a tyre cords visible or damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm and a tyre seriously damaged. The top issue, a tyre cords visible or damaged, caused 11 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 | 11 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 7 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 6 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 4 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 3 |
| wiper blade defective | 2 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 2 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 2 |
| a tyre has a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. this includes any lifting of the tread rubber | 1 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 1 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 69.2% of Passat Se Nav Tsi Evo S-A failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 10.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 88.1% | a tyre cords visible or damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2020 | 88.5% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Passat Se Nav Tsi Evo S-As tested had between 22,745 and 43,683 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 32,768 median miles, the Passat Se Nav Tsi Evo S-A has 0.034 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 S-A MOT pass rate?
The Volkswagen Passat Se Nav Tsi Evo S-A has a 88.9% MOT pass rate based on 287 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volkswagen Passat Se Nav Tsi Evo S-A?
The most common MOT failure on the Volkswagen Passat Se Nav Tsi Evo S-A is a tyre cords visible or damaged, which caused 11 failures. Other common issues include a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm.
What is the typical mileage of a Volkswagen Passat Se Nav Tsi Evo S-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volkswagen Passat Se Nav Tsi Evo S-A is 32,768 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 22,745 and 43,683 miles.
Buying a used Passat Se Nav Tsi Evo 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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