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

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94.0%

Avg Pass Rate

+8.4%

vs Volkswagen Avg

5

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Volkswagen Passat 3c — MOT Reliability Overview

The Volkswagen Passat 3c has an average MOT pass rate of 94.0%, which is 8.4 percentage points above the Volkswagen brand average of 85.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Passat 3c is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Volkswagen Passat 3c, 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 3c performs at MOT across different model years.

2009

Based on 55 vehicles

94.5%Excellent
Volkswagen average: 85.7%

2008

Based on 80 vehicles

95.0%Excellent
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Mileage at 5yr

157k mi

Mileage at 10yr

231k mi

2007

Based on 103 vehicles

96.1%Excellent
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Mileage at 5yr

172k mi

Mileage at 10yr

206k mi

2006

Based on 171 vehicles

92.4%Excellent
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Mileage at 5yr

136k mi

Mileage at 10yr

218k mi

2005

Based on 153 vehicles

92.2%Excellent
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Mileage at 5yr

141k mi

Mileage at 10yr

220k mi

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 3c

Volkswagen Passat 3c — Frequently Asked Questions

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

What is the MOT pass rate for the Volkswagen Passat 3c?
The average MOT pass rate for the Volkswagen Passat 3c is 94.0% 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 3c?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Volkswagen Passat 3c reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 94.0%, the Volkswagen Passat 3c 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 3c?
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 3c?
Typical mileage for the Volkswagen Passat 3c: 156,925 miles at 5 years, 231,102 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Passat 3c to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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