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Volkswagen Passat S TDI Bluemotion Tech Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Volkswagen Passat S TDI Bluemotion Tech reliable? We analysed 1,328 real MOT tests across 325 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,328 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
90.9%
Typical Mileage
84,524mi
Annual Mileage
10,401mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Volkswagen Passat S TDI Bluemotion 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 S TDI Bluemotion Tech.

Volkswagen Passat S TDI Bluemotion Tech Number Plates

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

Volkswagen Passat S TDI Bluemotion Tech Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
7,192 mi/yr
Typical
10,401 mi/yr
Average
11,547 mi/yr
Heavy usage
14,371 mi/yr

Volkswagen Passat S TDI Bluemotion Tech Mileage Distribution

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

Median
84,524 mi
75th Percentile
110,760 mi
95th Percentile
166,315 mi
Max Recorded
247,695 mi

How Does the Volkswagen Passat S TDI Bluemotion 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 S TDI Bluemotion Tech THIS CAR 90.9% 1,328 84,524 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
Kawasaki Zr 1000 C9F Abs 88.9% 1,239 11,010 mi 17 yrs

Compared to the Volkswagen Golf (74.9% pass rate) and the Volkswagen Polo (72.9% pass rate), the Volkswagen Passat S TDI Bluemotion Tech outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Volkswagen Passat S TDI Bluemotion Tech?

The Volkswagen Passat S TDI Bluemotion Tech has an overall MOT pass rate of 90.9% across 1,328 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Volkswagen Passat S TDI Bluemotion Tech owner drives around 10,401 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 S TDI Bluemotion Tech — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Volkswagen Passat S TDI Bluemotion Tech reliable?
Based on 1,328 MOT tests, the Volkswagen Passat S TDI Bluemotion Tech has a 90.9% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Volkswagen Passat S TDI Bluemotion Tech?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Volkswagen Passat S TDI Bluemotion Tech do per year?
The typical Volkswagen Passat S TDI Bluemotion Tech does around 10,401 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Volkswagen Passat S TDI Bluemotion Tech last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Volkswagen Passat S TDI Bluemotion 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.