2017 Volkswagen Passat · 48,060 MOT tests
2017 Volkswagen Passat reliability
2017 Volkswagen Passats fail 15.9% of first MOT tests, 26% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 24 Passat years (48,060 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Passats: 29.2%)
- 15.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Passats: 29.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 26% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 73,266
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 48,060
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 26% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- 2018 cars: 25% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 57% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Volkswagen Passat
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6.4%
- Suspension4%
- Lights and electrics3.3%
- Brakes2.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.3%
- Wheels0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 2.82%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.14%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.46%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.39%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.05%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 0.78%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.09%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (11.18%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.39%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (5.63%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.66%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.43%)
Other years
Every Volkswagen Passat year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2017 Volkswagen Passat reliable?
2017 Volkswagen Passats fail 15.9% of first MOT tests, 26% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 24 Passat years (48,060 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Volkswagen Passat MOT?
Most often shock absorber serious fluid leak (2.82% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.14% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.46% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Volkswagen Passat have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 Volkswagen Passat shows 73,266 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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