Volkswagen Passat Sel Tsi S-A
From 266 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 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 9 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 | 9 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 6 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 6 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 5 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 3 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 2 |
| obligatory mirror or device inoperative, excessively damaged or insecure | 1 |
| a lamp not securely attached | 1 |
| an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction | 1 |
| parking brake control missing, defective or inoperative | 1 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 17.1% of Passat Sel Tsi S-A failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 42.9% 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 £102.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 87.4% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Passat Sel Tsi S-As tested had between 24,960 and 52,527 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 38,739 median miles, the Passat Sel Tsi S-A has 0.028 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 Sel Tsi S-A MOT pass rate?
The Volkswagen Passat Sel Tsi S-A has a 89.1% MOT pass rate based on 266 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volkswagen Passat Sel Tsi S-A?
The most common MOT failure on the Volkswagen Passat Sel Tsi S-A is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 9 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Volkswagen Passat Sel Tsi S-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volkswagen Passat Sel Tsi S-A is 38,739 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 24,960 and 52,527 miles.
Buying a used Passat Sel Tsi 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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