Volkswagen Passat SEL TDI S-A reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 2,489 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 2,489 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 90% of Volkswagen Passat SEL 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 identification and lights & electrics.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the Passat SEL TDI S-A tends to fail
Share of Volkswagen Passat SEL TDI S-A cars aged 4 to 7 years with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Holds up better than average on identification, lights & electrics, steering.
Common questions
Is the Volkswagen Passat SEL TDI S-A reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Volkswagen Passat SEL TDI S-A holds up well for its age: 90% of examples aged 4 to 7 years pass first time, against a 85% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 72% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Volkswagen Passat SEL TDI S-A?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Volkswagen Passat SEL TDI S-A in 2024: 4 to 7 years, 90%. 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 SEL TDI S-A MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Volkswagen Passat SEL TDI S-A versus other cars of the same age — its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).