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Volkswagen Passat R Line TDI Bmt S-a Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Volkswagen Passat R Line TDI Bmt S-a reliable? We analysed 404 real MOT tests across 135 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 404 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
92.1%
Typical Mileage
77,645mi
Annual Mileage
10,440mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Volkswagen Passat R Line TDI Bmt S-a 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 Bmt S-a.

Volkswagen Passat R Line TDI Bmt S-a Number Plates

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

Volkswagen Passat R Line TDI Bmt S-a Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
7,967 mi/yr
Typical
10,440 mi/yr
Average
11,617 mi/yr
Heavy usage
14,488 mi/yr

Volkswagen Passat R Line TDI Bmt S-a Mileage Distribution

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

Median
77,645 mi
75th Percentile
102,720 mi
95th Percentile
146,000 mi
Max Recorded
211,922 mi

How Does the Volkswagen Passat R Line TDI Bmt S-a 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 Bmt S-a THIS CAR 92.1% 404 77,645 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
Audi A5 S Line TFSI S-a 92.6% 202 43,862 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 Bmt S-a outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Volkswagen Passat R Line TDI Bmt S-a?

The Volkswagen Passat R Line TDI Bmt S-a has an overall MOT pass rate of 92.1% across 404 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 Bmt S-a owner drives around 10,440 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 Bmt S-a — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Volkswagen Passat R Line TDI Bmt S-a reliable?
Based on 404 MOT tests, the Volkswagen Passat R Line TDI Bmt S-a has a 92.1% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Volkswagen Passat R Line TDI Bmt S-a?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Volkswagen Passat R Line TDI Bmt S-a do per year?
The typical Volkswagen Passat R Line TDI Bmt S-a does around 10,440 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Volkswagen Passat R Line TDI Bmt S-a last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Volkswagen Passat R Line TDI Bmt S-a?
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.