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Volkswagen Passat SE Nav TSI Evo S-a Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Volkswagen Passat SE Nav TSI Evo S-a reliable? We analysed 927 real MOT tests across 350 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 927 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
90.0%
Typical Mileage
37,670mi
Annual Mileage
7,964mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Volkswagen Passat SE Nav TSI Evo 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 Nav TSI Evo S-a.

Volkswagen Passat SE Nav TSI Evo S-a Number Plates

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

Volkswagen Passat SE Nav TSI Evo S-a MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Volkswagen Passat SE Nav TSI Evo S-a to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

90.3%
2022
90.1%
2021
89.1%
2020

Volkswagen Passat SE Nav TSI Evo S-a Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Volkswagen Passat SE Nav TSI Evo S-a models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3

Volkswagen Passat SE Nav TSI Evo S-a Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Volkswagen Passat SE Nav TSI Evo 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
5,005 mi/yr
Typical
7,964 mi/yr
Average
9,795 mi/yr
Heavy usage
12,406 mi/yr

Volkswagen Passat SE Nav TSI Evo S-a MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Volkswagen Passat SE Nav TSI Evo S-a year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2022 113 90.3% 22,977 34,860 50,853
2021 262 90.1% 24,498 34,463 50,226
2020 477 89.1% 26,905 42,375 65,096

How Long Does a Volkswagen Passat SE Nav TSI Evo S-a Last?

Based on 350 Volkswagen Passat SE Nav TSI Evo S-a vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.6 years
Median
4.0 years

Volkswagen Passat SE Nav TSI Evo S-a Mileage Distribution

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

Median
37,670 mi
75th Percentile
56,886 mi
95th Percentile
96,420 mi
Max Recorded
152,557 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Volkswagen Passat SE Nav TSI Evo S-a

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2022

90.3% MOT pass rate from 113 tests

Year to avoid
2020

89.1% MOT pass rate from 477 tests

The best year to buy a used Volkswagen Passat SE Nav TSI Evo S-a is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 90.3% across 113 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 89.1% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Volkswagen Passat SE Nav TSI Evo 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 Nav TSI Evo S-a THIS CAR 90.0% 927 37,670 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
Hyundai Accent Gs 64.4% 804 84,046 mi 31 yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Volkswagen Passat SE Nav TSI Evo S-a?

The Volkswagen Passat SE Nav TSI Evo S-a has an overall MOT pass rate of 90.0% across 927 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 tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Volkswagen Passat SE Nav TSI Evo S-a 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 SE Nav TSI Evo S-a owner drives around 7,964 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 Nav TSI Evo S-a — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Volkswagen Passat SE Nav TSI Evo S-a reliable?
Based on 927 MOT tests, the Volkswagen Passat SE Nav TSI Evo S-a has a 90.0% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Volkswagen Passat SE Nav TSI Evo S-a?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Volkswagen Passat SE Nav TSI Evo S-a do per year?
The typical Volkswagen Passat SE Nav TSI Evo S-a does around 7,964 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Volkswagen Passat SE Nav TSI Evo S-a last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Volkswagen Passat SE Nav TSI Evo 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.
What is the best year to buy a Volkswagen Passat SE Nav TSI Evo S-a?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Volkswagen Passat SE Nav TSI Evo S-a is 2022 with a 90.3% pass rate across 113 tests.