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Volkswagen Passat 3b MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Volkswagen Passat 3b. Check any Passat 3b by registration number below.

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96.6%

Avg Pass Rate

+10.9%

vs Volkswagen Avg

3

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Volkswagen Passat 3b — MOT Reliability Overview

The Volkswagen Passat 3b has an average MOT pass rate of 96.6%, which is 10.9 percentage points above the Volkswagen brand average of 85.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Passat 3b is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Volkswagen Passat 3b, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Volkswagen Passat 3b performs at MOT across different model years.

2000

Based on 61 vehicles

95.1%Excellent
Volkswagen average: 85.7%

1999

Based on 58 vehicles

100.0%Excellent
Volkswagen average: 85.7%

1998

Based on 57 vehicles

94.7%Excellent
Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Other Volkswagen Models

Compare MOT reliability across Volkswagen models.

Volkswagen Passat Variant Syncro

92.3% pass rate

Volkswagen Vento

88.2% pass rate

Volkswagen Golf Variant 1km

92.9% pass rate

Volkswagen T-roc Black Edition Tsi

93.5% pass rate

Volkswagen Golf Sv Se Navigation Tsi

75.0% pass rate

Volkswagen LT

60.3% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

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MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Volkswagen Passat 3b

Volkswagen Passat 3b — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Volkswagen Passat 3b MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Volkswagen Passat 3b?
The average MOT pass rate for the Volkswagen Passat 3b is 96.6% compared to the Volkswagen average of 85.7%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Volkswagen Passat 3b?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Volkswagen Passat 3b reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 96.6%, the Volkswagen Passat 3b is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Volkswagen Passat 3b?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Volkswagen Passat 3b?
Mileage data for the Volkswagen Passat 3b is available in the detailed breakdown on this page.

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