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

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91.5%

Avg Pass Rate

+5.9%

vs Volkswagen Avg

4

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Volkswagen Passat Sel Tdi — MOT Reliability Overview

The Volkswagen Passat Sel Tdi has an average MOT pass rate of 91.5%, which is 5.9 percentage points above the Volkswagen brand average of 85.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Passat Sel Tdi is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

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

2021

Based on 231 vehicles

90.0%Excellent
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

4.5%

Retest Rate

10.5%

Mileage at 3yr

81k mi

2020

Based on 725 vehicles

91.6%Excellent
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

1.9%

Retest Rate

8.1%

Mileage at 3yr

72k mi

Mileage at 5yr

102k mi

2019

Based on 111 vehicles

92.8%Excellent
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

1.4%

Retest Rate

5.4%

Mileage at 5yr

137k mi

0

Based on 387 vehicles

91.7%Excellent
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Mileage at 5yr

45k mi

Where Failures Occur

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

Front Offside

3.0%

Front Nearside

3.0%

Rear Nearside

2.2%

Other Volkswagen Models

Compare MOT reliability across Volkswagen models.

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92.3% pass rate

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88.2% pass rate

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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 Sel Tdi

Volkswagen Passat Sel Tdi — Frequently Asked Questions

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

What is the MOT pass rate for the Volkswagen Passat Sel Tdi?
The average MOT pass rate for the Volkswagen Passat Sel Tdi is 91.5% 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 Sel Tdi?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Volkswagen Passat Sel Tdi reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 91.5%, the Volkswagen Passat Sel 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 Sel 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 Sel Tdi?
Typical mileage for the Volkswagen Passat Sel Tdi: 80,519 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Passat Sel Tdi to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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