Volkswagen Passat: tyres MOT failures
Tyres was a recorded failure area in 7.0% of Volkswagen Passat MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2006, 2007 cars.
Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair cost: £50–£120 per tyre (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Tyres failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 15,543 | 5.0% |
| 2003 | 23,968 | 5.1% |
| 2005 | 35,222 | 5.7% |
| 2006 | 50,152 | 8.0% |
| 2007 | 69,461 | 8.2% |
| 2008 | 73,824 | 8.0% |
| 2013 | 79,022 | 7.8% |
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.