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Volkswagen Passat SE Business TDI Bmt S-a Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Volkswagen Passat SE Business TDI Bmt S-a reliable? We analysed 1,022 real MOT tests across 281 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,022 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
92.4%
Typical Mileage
86,180mi
Annual Mileage
10,577mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Volkswagen Passat SE Business 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 SE Business TDI Bmt S-a.

Volkswagen Passat SE Business TDI Bmt S-a Number Plates

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

Volkswagen Passat SE Business TDI Bmt S-a Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Volkswagen Passat SE Business 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
7,265 mi/yr
Typical
10,577 mi/yr
Average
12,236 mi/yr
Heavy usage
14,471 mi/yr

Volkswagen Passat SE Business TDI Bmt S-a Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Volkswagen Passat SE Business 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
86,180 mi
75th Percentile
114,328 mi
95th Percentile
173,060 mi
Max Recorded
342,909 mi

How Does the Volkswagen Passat SE Business 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 SE Business TDI Bmt S-a THIS CAR 92.4% 1,022 86,180 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
Vauxhall Astra Sxi 16V 75.8% 1,218 101,370 mi — yrs

Compared to the Volkswagen Golf (74.9% pass rate) and the Volkswagen Polo (72.9% pass rate), the Volkswagen Passat SE Business TDI Bmt S-a outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Volkswagen Passat SE Business TDI Bmt S-a?

The Volkswagen Passat SE Business TDI Bmt S-a has an overall MOT pass rate of 92.4% across 1,022 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Volkswagen Passat SE Business TDI Bmt S-a owner drives around 10,577 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 SE Business TDI Bmt S-a — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Volkswagen Passat SE Business TDI Bmt S-a reliable?
Based on 1,022 MOT tests, the Volkswagen Passat SE Business TDI Bmt S-a has a 92.4% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Volkswagen Passat SE Business TDI Bmt S-a?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Volkswagen Passat SE Business TDI Bmt S-a do per year?
The typical Volkswagen Passat SE Business TDI Bmt S-a does around 10,577 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Volkswagen Passat SE Business 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 SE Business 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.