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

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Is the Volkswagen Passat R Line TDI Bmotion Tech reliable? We analysed 972 real MOT tests across 239 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 972 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
88.4%
Typical Mileage
88,275mi
Annual Mileage
10,619mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Volkswagen Passat R Line TDI Bmotion Tech 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 Bmotion Tech.

Volkswagen Passat R Line TDI Bmotion Tech Number Plates

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

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

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

Low usage
7,764 mi/yr
Typical
10,619 mi/yr
Average
12,190 mi/yr
Heavy usage
14,458 mi/yr

Volkswagen Passat R Line TDI Bmotion Tech Mileage Distribution

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

Median
88,275 mi
75th Percentile
115,395 mi
95th Percentile
162,651 mi
Max Recorded
251,324 mi

How Does the Volkswagen Passat R Line TDI Bmotion Tech 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 Bmotion Tech THIS CAR 88.4% 972 88,275 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
Citroen C3 You Puretech S/s 92.5% 374 16,616 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 Bmotion Tech outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Volkswagen Passat R Line TDI Bmotion Tech?

The Volkswagen Passat R Line TDI Bmotion Tech has an overall MOT pass rate of 88.4% across 972 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 Bmotion Tech owner drives around 10,619 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 Bmotion Tech — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Volkswagen Passat R Line TDI Bmotion Tech reliable?
Based on 972 MOT tests, the Volkswagen Passat R Line TDI Bmotion Tech has a 88.4% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Volkswagen Passat R Line TDI Bmotion Tech?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Volkswagen Passat R Line TDI Bmotion Tech do per year?
The typical Volkswagen Passat R Line TDI Bmotion Tech does around 10,619 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Volkswagen Passat R Line TDI Bmotion Tech last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Volkswagen Passat R Line TDI Bmotion Tech?
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.