Volkswagen Passat S-A MOT data by year
The Volkswagen Passat S-A appears in 11,661 MOT tests in this dataset across model years 2019–2023. Its most common failure areas are tyres, brakes and suspension, and its overall pass rate is 90.4%.
11,661
MOT tests analysed
90.4%
Pass rate
9.6%
Fail rate
2019–2023
Years covered
By model year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2,911 | 90.4% | 9.6% | Tyres |
| 2020 | 7,044 | 90.6% | 9.4% | Tyres |
| 2021 | 1,412 | 89.8% | 10.2% | Tyres |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.1% | 601 |
| 2 | Brakes | 1.9% | 217 |
| 3 | Suspension | 1.8% | 212 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.5% | 171 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 1.4% | 167 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.9% | 111 |
| 7 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.5% | 57 |
| 8 | Road wheels | 0.1% | 16 |
Methodology & source. Based on 11,661 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.