Volkswagen Passat: brakes MOT failures
Brakes was a recorded failure area in 4.5% of Volkswagen Passat MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2002, 2003 cars.
Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair cost: £100–£350 per axle (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Brakes failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 4,392 | 10.0% |
| 2001 | 9,047 | 10.0% |
| 2002 | 15,543 | 10.8% |
| 2003 | 23,968 | 10.7% |
| 2005 | 35,222 | 8.4% |
| 2006 | 50,152 | 6.8% |
| 2007 | 69,461 | 6.5% |
| 2008 | 73,824 | 5.6% |
| 2013 | 79,022 | 4.1% |
Methodology & source. 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.