2019 · 5 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2019 Volkswagen Passat MOT pass rate and common faults

7,277 MOT tests in 2024. 86.9% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

102Above average
Passed first time86.9%
Failed or needed repairs13.1%
Typical mileage at test56,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 7,277 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.2%
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.9%
    177 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.8%
    200 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.7%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.1%
    97 marked dangerous
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.0%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.5%
    42 marked dangerous
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.5%
  9. Headlamp aim: too high0.4%
  10. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.4%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres7.0%
  2. Suspension2.6%
  3. Brakes2.5%
  4. Lights & electrics1.8%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.4%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.4%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.3%
  8. Body & chassis0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.7%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.0%
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak8.6%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.5%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2019 Volkswagen Passat?

In 2024, 86.9% of 2019 Volkswagen Passat cars passed their MOT first time, across 7,277 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Volkswagen Passat?

The most common failure reasons were shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2019 Volkswagen Passat reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).