Volkswagen Passat S Bluemotion Tech TDI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Volkswagen Passat S Bluemotion Tech TDI car check
Is the Volkswagen Passat S Bluemotion Tech TDI reliable? We analysed 6,328 real MOT tests across 1,160 vehicles to find out.
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The Volkswagen Passat S Bluemotion Tech TDI is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Volkswagen Passat S Bluemotion Tech TDI.
Volkswagen Passat S Bluemotion Tech TDI Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Volkswagen Passat S Bluemotion Tech TDI. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Volkswagen Passat S Bluemotion Tech TDI Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Volkswagen Passat S Bluemotion Tech TDI models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Volkswagen Passat S Bluemotion Tech TDI Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Volkswagen Passat S Bluemotion Tech TDI owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Volkswagen Passat S Bluemotion Tech TDI Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Volkswagen Passat S Bluemotion Tech TDI MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Volkswagen Passat S Bluemotion Tech TDI Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Passat S Bluemotion Tech TDI THIS CAR | 86.0% | 6,328 | 110,231 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 |
| Honda Cbr 125 RW-7 | 75% | 5,145 | 13,585 mi | 19 yrs |
Compared to the Volkswagen Golf (74.9% pass rate) and the Volkswagen Polo (72.9% pass rate), the Volkswagen Passat S Bluemotion Tech TDI outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Volkswagen Passat S Bluemotion Tech TDI has an overall MOT pass rate of 86.0% across 6,328 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Volkswagen Passat S Bluemotion Tech TDI with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Volkswagen Passat S Bluemotion Tech TDI owner drives around 9,576 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.