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

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87.3%

Avg Pass Rate

+1.7%

vs Volkswagen Avg

4

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Volkswagen Passat Se Nav Tdi — MOT Reliability Overview

The Volkswagen Passat Se Nav Tdi has an average MOT pass rate of 87.3%, which is 1.7 percentage points above the Volkswagen brand average of 85.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Passat Se Nav Tdi is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Volkswagen Passat Se Nav Tdi fails its MOT are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage. If you are preparing your Passat Se Nav Tdi for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Volkswagen Passat Se Nav Tdi, 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 Se Nav Tdi performs at MOT across different model years.

2021

Based on 412 vehicles

85.4%Excellent
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

5.3%

Retest Rate

14.4%

Mileage at 3yr

85k mi

2020

Based on 977 vehicles

86.6%Excellent
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

4.4%

Retest Rate

13.3%

Mileage at 3yr

72k mi

Mileage at 5yr

106k mi

2019

Based on 117 vehicles

89.7%Excellent
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

3.0%

Retest Rate

9.0%

Mileage at 3yr

53k mi

Mileage at 5yr

93k mi

0

Based on 568 vehicles

87.7%Excellent
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Mileage at 5yr

47k mi

Top MOT Failures — Volkswagen Passat Se Nav Tdi

The most common reasons a Volkswagen Passat Se Nav Tdi fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

2.7%
2

A tyre seriously damaged

2.3%
3

A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage

1.9%
4

A tyre cords visible or damaged

1.4%
Volkswagen Passat Se Nav Tdi Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Rear Nearside

3.6%

Rear Offside

3.6%

Front Nearside

2.9%

Other Volkswagen Models

Compare MOT reliability across Volkswagen models.

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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 Se Nav Tdi

Volkswagen Passat Se Nav Tdi — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Volkswagen Passat Se Nav Tdi MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Volkswagen Passat Se Nav Tdi?
The average MOT pass rate for the Volkswagen Passat Se Nav Tdi is 87.3% 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 Se Nav Tdi?
The most common MOT failures on the Volkswagen Passat Se Nav Tdi are: Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (2.7%), A tyre seriously damaged (2.3%), A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage (1.9%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Volkswagen Passat Se Nav Tdi reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 87.3%, the Volkswagen Passat Se Nav Tdi 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 Se Nav Tdi?
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 Se Nav Tdi?
Typical mileage for the Volkswagen Passat Se Nav Tdi: 84,582 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Passat Se Nav Tdi to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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