MOT Stats


Vehicle types : Car : Volkswagen : Passat : 1998

Volkswagen Passat 1998

Tests: 324

Pass rate: 56.17%

Most common fail reasons

#ReasonFail codeCategory%
1Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn.5.3.4(a)(i)Major20%
2Constant velocity joint boot missing, split, insecure or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt.6.1.7(g)(ii)Major19%
3Headlamp beam image obviously incorrect.4.1.2(c)Major11%
4Stop lamp missing or inoperative.4.3.1(a)(ii)Major11%
5Steering ball joint with excessive wear.2.1.3(b)(i)Major8%
6Headlamp aim outwith limits.4.1.2(a)Major8%
7Shock absorber disfunctional or leaking severely.5.3.2(b)Major8%
8Suspension spring broken or seriously weakened.5.3.1(b)(i)Major7%
9Emissions levels exceed default limits.8.2.1.2(b)Major7%
10Wiper blade missing or not clearing the windscreen.3.4(b)(ii)Major6%
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024

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