Volkswagen Passat: lighting & signalling MOT failures
Lighting & signalling was a recorded failure area in 7.6% of Volkswagen Passat MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2000, 2001 cars.
Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair cost: £10–£150 (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Lighting & signalling failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 4,392 | 17.7% |
| 2001 | 9,047 | 16.9% |
| 2002 | 15,543 | 16.6% |
| 2003 | 23,968 | 16.5% |
| 2005 | 35,222 | 16.3% |
| 2006 | 50,152 | 12.2% |
| 2007 | 69,461 | 11.0% |
| 2008 | 73,824 | 7.9% |
| 2013 | 79,022 | 6.3% |
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.