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Volkswagen Passat Sport TDI 140 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Volkswagen Passat Sport TDI 140 reliable? We analysed 2,163 real MOT tests across 628 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 2,163 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
74.6%
Typical Mileage
152,415mi
Annual Mileage
8,177mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Volkswagen Passat Sport TDI 140 is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Volkswagen Passat Sport TDI 140.

Volkswagen Passat Sport TDI 140 Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Volkswagen Passat Sport TDI 140. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Volkswagen Passat Sport TDI 140 Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Volkswagen Passat Sport TDI 140 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
5,353 mi/yr
Typical
8,177 mi/yr
Average
9,177 mi/yr
Heavy usage
11,801 mi/yr

Volkswagen Passat Sport TDI 140 Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Volkswagen Passat Sport TDI 140 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
152,415 mi
75th Percentile
176,712 mi
95th Percentile
226,075 mi
Max Recorded
1,159,603 mi

How Does the Volkswagen Passat Sport TDI 140 Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Volkswagen Passat Sport TDI 140 THIS CAR 74.6% 2,163 152,415 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 Crossland X Sport 85.2% 2,711 33,123 mi — yrs

Compared to the Volkswagen Golf (74.9% pass rate) and the Volkswagen Polo (72.9% pass rate), the Volkswagen Passat Sport TDI 140 sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Volkswagen Passat Sport TDI 140?

The Volkswagen Passat Sport TDI 140 has an overall MOT pass rate of 74.6% across 2,163 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.

A typical Volkswagen Passat Sport TDI 140 owner drives around 8,177 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 Sport TDI 140 — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Volkswagen Passat Sport TDI 140 reliable?
Based on 2,163 MOT tests, the Volkswagen Passat Sport TDI 140 has a 74.6% pass rate — about average for UK cars.
What are the common problems on a Volkswagen Passat Sport TDI 140?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Volkswagen Passat Sport TDI 140 do per year?
The typical Volkswagen Passat Sport TDI 140 does around 8,177 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Volkswagen Passat Sport TDI 140 last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Volkswagen Passat Sport TDI 140?
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.