MOT Stats


Vehicle types : Car : Volkswagen : Passat : 2009

Volkswagen Passat 2009

Tests: 12,580

Pass rate: 62.63%

Most common fail reasons

#ReasonFail codeCategory%
1Suspension spring broken or seriously weakened.5.3.1(b)(i)Major18%
2Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn.5.3.4(a)(i)Major17%
3Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear.5.2.3(d)(ii)Dangerous15%
4Tyre tread depth not in accordance with requirements.5.2.3(e)Dangerous13%
5Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction.8.2.2.2(g)Major11%
6Suspension joint dust cover missing or ineffective.5.3.4(b)(ii)Major11%
7Direction indicator lamp missing or inoperative.4.4.1(a)(ii)Major7%
8Brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm.1.1.13(a)(ii)Dangerous7%
9Constant velocity joint boot missing, split, insecure or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt.6.1.7(g)(ii)Major7%
10Headlamp aim outwith limits.4.1.2(a)Major6%
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024

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