Volkswagen Passat Sel TSI S-a Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Volkswagen Passat Sel TSI S-a reliable? We analysed 714 real MOT tests across 206 vehicles to find out.
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The Volkswagen Passat Sel TSI 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 Sel TSI S-a.
Volkswagen Passat Sel TSI S-a Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Volkswagen Passat Sel TSI S-a. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Volkswagen Passat Sel TSI S-a MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Volkswagen Passat Sel TSI S-a to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Volkswagen Passat Sel TSI S-a Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Volkswagen Passat Sel TSI S-a models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Volkswagen Passat Sel TSI S-a Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Volkswagen Passat Sel TSI S-a owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Volkswagen Passat Sel TSI S-a MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Volkswagen Passat Sel TSI S-a year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 334 | 84.4% | 34,086 | 48,619 | 68,231 |
| 2020 | 248 | 91.9% | 21,242 | 32,231 | 47,206 |
| 2019 | 111 | 91.9% | 18,107 | 33,440 | 49,258 |
How Long Does a Volkswagen Passat Sel TSI S-a Last?
Based on 206 Volkswagen Passat Sel TSI S-a vehicles on UK roads.
Volkswagen Passat Sel TSI S-a Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Volkswagen Passat Sel TSI S-a MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Volkswagen Passat Sel TSI S-a
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
91.9% MOT pass rate from 111 tests
84.4% MOT pass rate from 334 tests
The best year to buy a used Volkswagen Passat Sel TSI S-a is 2019, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 91.9% across 111 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 84.4% — 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 Sel TSI 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 Sel TSI S-a THIS CAR | 88.5% | 714 | 40,420 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 |
| Fiat 500 Rockstar S-a | 90% | 492 | 15,835 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Volkswagen Golf (74.9% pass rate) and the Volkswagen Polo (72.9% pass rate), the Volkswagen Passat Sel TSI S-a outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Volkswagen Passat Sel TSI S-a has an overall MOT pass rate of 88.5% across 714 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 Sel TSI 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 Sel TSI S-a owner drives around 8,778 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.