2010 Volkswagen Passat · 41,710 MOT tests
2010 Volkswagen Passat reliability
2010 Volkswagen Passats fail 36.3% of first MOT tests, 12% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 24 Passat years (41,710 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Passats: 29.2%)
- 36.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Passats: 29.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 12% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 134,348
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 41,710
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2010 against the years either side
- 2009 cars: 15% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does worse)
- 2011 cars: 15% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does worse)
- Weak spot: tyres, 10.6% of tests fail here (28% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 46% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2010 car carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
Common problems
What fails on a 2010 Volkswagen Passat
Fail rate by area
- Suspension17%
- Lights and electrics12.9%
- Tyres10.6%
- Brakes6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.5%
- Body, chassis and structure3.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 5.56%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 4.05%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 3.67%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 3.31%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 3.3%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Side repeater not working 3.03%
A failed side repeater means other road users cannot see your intended direction change, which is dangerous and must be fixed.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (21.77%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (16.39%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (11.07%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.14%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (6.72%) · Suspension arm showing corrosion (5.8%)
Other years
Every Volkswagen Passat year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2010 Volkswagen Passat reliable?
2010 Volkswagen Passats fail 36.3% of first MOT tests, 12% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 24 Passat years (41,710 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2010 Volkswagen Passat MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (5.56% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (4.05% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (3.67% of tests).
How many miles should a 2010 Volkswagen Passat have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2010 Volkswagen Passat shows 134,348 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2010 car?
A car first registered in 2010 carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
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