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

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Is the Volkswagen Passat SE TDI Bluemotion Tech reliable? We analysed 743 real MOT tests across 194 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 743 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
91.3%
Typical Mileage
84,104mi
Annual Mileage
10,412mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Volkswagen Passat SE 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 SE TDI Bluemotion Tech.

Volkswagen Passat SE TDI Bluemotion Tech Number Plates

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

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

How many miles does a typical Volkswagen Passat SE 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
7,346 mi/yr
Typical
10,412 mi/yr
Average
11,570 mi/yr
Heavy usage
14,221 mi/yr

Volkswagen Passat SE TDI Bluemotion Tech Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Volkswagen Passat SE 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
84,104 mi
75th Percentile
110,473 mi
95th Percentile
153,847 mi
Max Recorded
897,471 mi

How Does the Volkswagen Passat SE 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 SE TDI Bluemotion Tech THIS CAR 91.3% 743 84,104 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
Lancia Y10 65.5% 1,059 68,053 mi 40 yrs

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

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

The Volkswagen Passat SE TDI Bluemotion Tech has an overall MOT pass rate of 91.3% across 743 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Volkswagen Passat SE TDI Bluemotion Tech owner drives around 10,412 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 TDI Bluemotion Tech — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Volkswagen Passat SE TDI Bluemotion Tech reliable?
Based on 743 MOT tests, the Volkswagen Passat SE TDI Bluemotion Tech has a 91.3% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Volkswagen Passat SE TDI Bluemotion Tech?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Volkswagen Passat SE TDI Bluemotion Tech do per year?
The typical Volkswagen Passat SE TDI Bluemotion Tech does around 10,412 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Volkswagen Passat SE TDI Bluemotion Tech last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Volkswagen Passat SE 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.