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Volkswagen Passat Variant 3c MOT Check

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

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96.4%

Avg Pass Rate

+10.7%

vs Volkswagen Avg

11

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Volkswagen Passat Variant 3c — MOT Reliability Overview

The Volkswagen Passat Variant 3c has an average MOT pass rate of 96.4%, which is 10.7 percentage points above the Volkswagen brand average of 85.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Passat Variant 3c is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

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

2015

Based on 132 vehicles

98.5%Excellent
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Mileage at 3yr

140k mi

2014

Based on 130 vehicles

99.2%Excellent
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Mileage at 5yr

177k mi

2013

Based on 316 vehicles

98.1%Excellent
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Mileage at 5yr

175k mi

Mileage at 10yr

249k mi

2012

Based on 547 vehicles

96.3%Excellent
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Mileage at 5yr

140k mi

2011

Based on 429 vehicles

95.6%Excellent
Volkswagen average: 85.7%

2010

Based on 347 vehicles

96.5%Excellent
Volkswagen average: 85.7%

2009

Based on 343 vehicles

95.0%Excellent
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Mileage at 10yr

231k mi

2008

Based on 560 vehicles

95.9%Excellent
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Mileage at 5yr

152k mi

Mileage at 10yr

235k mi

2007

Based on 781 vehicles

93.5%Excellent
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Mileage at 5yr

178k mi

Mileage at 10yr

283k mi

2006

Based on 774 vehicles

92.8%Excellent
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Mileage at 10yr

255k mi

2005

Based on 86 vehicles

98.8%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

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Advisory vs Failure

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See detailed fault analysis for Volkswagen Passat Variant 3c

Volkswagen Passat Variant 3c — Frequently Asked Questions

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

What is the MOT pass rate for the Volkswagen Passat Variant 3c?
The average MOT pass rate for the Volkswagen Passat Variant 3c is 96.4% 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 Variant 3c?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Volkswagen Passat Variant 3c reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 96.4%, the Volkswagen Passat Variant 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 Variant 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 Variant 3c?
Typical mileage for the Volkswagen Passat Variant 3c: 140,439 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Passat Variant 3c to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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