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

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90.9%

Avg Pass Rate

+5.2%

vs Volkswagen Avg

3

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Volkswagen Passat Se Tdi — MOT Reliability Overview

The Volkswagen Passat Se Tdi has an average MOT pass rate of 90.9%, which is 5.2 percentage points above the Volkswagen brand average of 85.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Passat Se Tdi is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

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

2020

Based on 62 vehicles

85.5%Excellent
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

7.7%

Retest Rate

17.9%

Mileage at 3yr

70k mi

2019

Based on 80 vehicles

95.0%Excellent
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

2.2%

Retest Rate

2.2%

Mileage at 3yr

65k mi

Mileage at 5yr

95k mi

0

Based on 63 vehicles

92.1%Excellent
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Mileage at 5yr

44k mi

Where Failures Occur

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

Front Nearside

3.2%

Front Offside

3.2%

Rear Nearside

3.2%

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

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

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 Tdi

Volkswagen Passat Se Tdi — Frequently Asked Questions

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

What is the MOT pass rate for the Volkswagen Passat Se Tdi?
The average MOT pass rate for the Volkswagen Passat Se Tdi is 90.9% 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 Tdi?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Volkswagen Passat Se Tdi reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 90.9%, the Volkswagen Passat Se 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 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 Tdi?
Typical mileage for the Volkswagen Passat Se Tdi: 70,137 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Passat Se Tdi to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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