What are the common problems with the 0-2 year old Volkswagen Passat?

The top failure areas for the 0-2-year-old Volkswagen Passat are: Tyres (3.6% risk), Visibility (2.8% risk), Lamps & Electrics (1.1% risk).

Volkswagen Passat MOT Failure Rate — 0-2 Years Old

Q: Is a 0-2 year old Volkswagen Passat reliable?

Based on 25,124 MOT tests, 0-2-year-old Volkswagen Passat has a 13.7% failure rate. This is below the UK average of 28%.

13.7%

MOT failure rate for 0-2-year-old Volkswagen Passat vehicles

Based on 25,124 MOT tests

14.3pp below the UK average (28%)

Volkswagen Passat shows good reliability at this age, with a 13.7% failure rate — below the national average.

Component Risk Breakdown (0-2 Years)

Which parts of a 0-2-year-old Volkswagen Passat are most likely to cause an MOT failure:

Tyres 3.6%

Visibility 2.8%

Lamps & Electrics 1.1%

Brakes 0.9%

Suspension 0.5%

Body & Chassis 0.1%

Steering 0.0%

How Does This Compare?

Volkswagen Passat MOT failure rate across all age groups:

Age	Failure Rate	Tests	Worst Area
0-2 years	13.7%	25,124	Tyres
3-5 years	13.9%	135,748	Tyres
6-10 years	23.5%	314,974	Suspension
11-15 years	36.0%	282,067	Suspension
15+ years	42.0%	116,363	Lamps & Electrics

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is a 0-2 year old Volkswagen Passat reliable?

Yes. Based on 25,124 MOT tests, 0-2-year-old Volkswagen Passat vehicles have a 13.7% failure rate, which is below the UK average of 28%. This is a reliable choice at this age.

What are the common MOT failures on a 0-2 year old Volkswagen Passat?

The most common MOT failure areas at this age are:

Tyres — 3.6% failure risk
Visibility — 2.8% failure risk
Lamps & Electrics — 1.1% failure risk

How can I prepare my Volkswagen Passat for its MOT?

For a 0-2-year-old Volkswagen Passat, focus on: (1) Tyres — the most common failure area at this age. (2) Check all lights and bulbs. (3) Inspect tyres for tread depth and damage. (4) Consider a pre-MOT check at a local garage (£20–£40). You can also use our free prediction tool for a personalised risk breakdown.

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Data methodology: Failure rates are weighted averages across all mileage bands for the 0-2-year age group, calculated from official DVSA MOT test records. Only combinations with 100+ tests are included. Data covers 142 million MOT tests across the UK.

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