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Volkswagen Passat Trendline TDI 130 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Volkswagen Passat Trendline TDI 130 reliable? We analysed 670 real MOT tests across 186 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 670 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
76.9%
Typical Mileage
169,806mi
Annual Mileage
7,480mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Volkswagen Passat Trendline TDI 130 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Volkswagen Passat Trendline TDI 130.

Volkswagen Passat Trendline TDI 130 Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Volkswagen Passat Trendline TDI 130. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Volkswagen Passat Trendline TDI 130 Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Volkswagen Passat Trendline TDI 130 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
4,998 mi/yr
Typical
7,480 mi/yr
Average
8,218 mi/yr
Heavy usage
10,303 mi/yr

Volkswagen Passat Trendline TDI 130 Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Volkswagen Passat Trendline TDI 130 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
169,806 mi
75th Percentile
197,590 mi
95th Percentile
255,482 mi
Max Recorded
466,887 mi

How Does the Volkswagen Passat Trendline TDI 130 Compare?

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

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Volkswagen Passat Trendline TDI 130 THIS CAR 76.9% 670 169,806 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
Mercedes C220 SE CDI A 72.2% 1,299 131,320 mi — yrs

Compared to the Volkswagen Golf (74.9% pass rate) and the Volkswagen Polo (72.9% pass rate), the Volkswagen Passat Trendline TDI 130 outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Volkswagen Passat Trendline TDI 130?

The Volkswagen Passat Trendline TDI 130 has an overall MOT pass rate of 76.9% across 670 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Volkswagen Passat Trendline TDI 130 owner drives around 7,480 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 Trendline TDI 130 — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Volkswagen Passat Trendline TDI 130 reliable?
Based on 670 MOT tests, the Volkswagen Passat Trendline TDI 130 has a 76.9% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Volkswagen Passat Trendline TDI 130?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Volkswagen Passat Trendline TDI 130 do per year?
The typical Volkswagen Passat Trendline TDI 130 does around 7,480 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Volkswagen Passat Trendline TDI 130 last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Volkswagen Passat Trendline TDI 130?
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.