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Volkswagen Passat SE NAV TDI S-A reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·1,143 DVSA tests·2024
Across 1,143 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 91% of Volkswagen Passat SE NAV TDI S-A cars aged 4 to 7 years pass their MOT first time, ahead of the 85% average for all cars of that age. It holds up especially well on steering and lights & electrics.
91%
Strong for its agepass first time (4 to 7 years)
Strong for its age · beats 79% of peers
+6.1 pts
MOT pass rate by age
4 to 7 years
1,143 tests · fleet 85%
91%
Where the Passat SE NAV TDI S-A fails
Suspension99
Brakes99
Body & structure100
Steering100
Tyres97
Lights & electrics99
Holds up better on steering, lights & electrics, emissions & leaks.
Share of 4 to 7 years Volkswagen Passat SE NAV TDI S-A MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
Common questions
Is the Volkswagen Passat SE NAV TDI S-A reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Volkswagen Passat SE NAV TDI S-A holds up well for its age: 91% of examples aged 4 to 7 years pass first time, against a 85% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 79% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Volkswagen Passat SE NAV TDI S-A?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Volkswagen Passat SE NAV TDI S-A in 2024: 4 to 7 years, 91%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Volkswagen Passat SE NAV TDI S-A MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Volkswagen Passat SE NAV TDI S-A versus other cars of the same age. Its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).
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