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Volkswagen Passat R Line TDI 110 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Volkswagen Passat R Line TDI 110 reliable? We analysed 2,501 real MOT tests across 443 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 2,501 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
82.4%
Typical Mileage
129,823mi
Annual Mileage
9,133mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Volkswagen Passat R Line TDI 110 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Volkswagen Passat R Line TDI 110.

Volkswagen Passat R Line TDI 110 Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Volkswagen Passat R Line TDI 110. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Volkswagen Passat R Line TDI 110 Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Volkswagen Passat R Line TDI 110 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
6,022 mi/yr
Typical
9,133 mi/yr
Average
10,004 mi/yr
Heavy usage
12,545 mi/yr

Volkswagen Passat R Line TDI 110 Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Volkswagen Passat R Line TDI 110 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
129,823 mi
75th Percentile
157,600 mi
95th Percentile
200,543 mi
Max Recorded
327,946 mi

How Does the Volkswagen Passat R Line TDI 110 Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Volkswagen Passat R Line TDI 110 THIS CAR 82.4% 2,501 129,823 mi — yrs
Volkswagen Golf 74.9% 22,270,993 83,305 mi 37 yrs
Volkswagen Polo 72.9% 14,598,296 60,351 mi 35 yrs
Volkswagen Passat 73.5% 6,960,690 105,632 mi 32 yrs
Suzuki Gsxs 750 Z AL7 88.4% 1,160 7,690 mi — yrs

Compared to the Volkswagen Golf (74.9% pass rate) and the Volkswagen Polo (72.9% pass rate), the Volkswagen Passat R Line TDI 110 outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Volkswagen Passat R Line TDI 110?

The Volkswagen Passat R Line TDI 110 has an overall MOT pass rate of 82.4% across 2,501 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Volkswagen Passat R Line TDI 110 owner drives around 9,133 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Volkswagen Passat R Line TDI 110 — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Volkswagen Passat R Line TDI 110 reliable?
Based on 2,501 MOT tests, the Volkswagen Passat R Line TDI 110 has a 82.4% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Volkswagen Passat R Line TDI 110?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Volkswagen Passat R Line TDI 110 do per year?
The typical Volkswagen Passat R Line TDI 110 does around 9,133 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Volkswagen Passat R Line TDI 110 last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Volkswagen Passat R Line TDI 110?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.