Volkswagen Passat R-Line S-A MOT data by year
The Volkswagen Passat R-Line S-A appears in 3,424 MOT tests in this dataset across model years 2019–2023. Its most common failure areas are tyres, brakes and lighting & signalling, and its overall pass rate is 91.9%.
3,424
MOT tests analysed
91.9%
Pass rate
8.1%
Fail rate
2019–2023
Years covered
By model year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 285 | 90.9% | 9.1% | Tyres |
| 2020 | 1,498 | 91.0% | 9.0% | Tyres |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.7% | 162 |
| 2 | Brakes | 1.8% | 61 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.5% | 52 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.1% | 36 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.6% | 22 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.6% | 21 |
| 7 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.5% | 17 |
| 8 | Other defects | 0.2% | 8 |
Methodology & source. Based on 3,424 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.