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Volkswagen Passat Variant 3bg MOT Check

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

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91.9%

Avg Pass Rate

+6.2%

vs Volkswagen Avg

5

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Volkswagen Passat Variant 3bg — MOT Reliability Overview

The Volkswagen Passat Variant 3bg has an average MOT pass rate of 91.9%, which is 6.2 percentage points above the Volkswagen brand average of 85.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Passat Variant 3bg is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

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

2005

Based on 52 vehicles

94.2%Excellent
Volkswagen average: 85.7%

2004

Based on 151 vehicles

86.8%Excellent
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Mileage at 10yr

220k mi

2003

Based on 107 vehicles

88.8%Excellent
Volkswagen average: 85.7%

2002

Based on 65 vehicles

95.4%Excellent
Volkswagen average: 85.7%

2001

Based on 85 vehicles

94.1%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

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 Variant 3bg

Volkswagen Passat Variant 3bg — Frequently Asked Questions

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

What is the MOT pass rate for the Volkswagen Passat Variant 3bg?
The average MOT pass rate for the Volkswagen Passat Variant 3bg is 91.9% 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 Variant 3bg?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Volkswagen Passat Variant 3bg reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 91.9%, the Volkswagen Passat Variant 3bg 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 3bg?
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 3bg?
Typical mileage for the Volkswagen Passat Variant 3bg: 219,833 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Passat Variant 3bg to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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