2019 Volkswagen Passat · 19,777 MOT tests
2019 Volkswagen Passat reliability
2019 Volkswagen Passats fail 13.2% of first MOT tests, 22% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 24 Passat years (19,777 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Passats: 29.2%)
- 13.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Passats: 29.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 22% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 50,231
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 19,777
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2019 against the years either side
- 2018 cars: 25% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does worse)
- 2020 cars: 30% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does worse)
- Weak spot: tyres, 6.4% of tests fail here (17% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 64% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2019 car carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
Common problems
What fails on a 2019 Volkswagen Passat
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6.4%
- Brakes2.2%
- Suspension2%
- Lights and electrics1.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.2%
- Seat belts and airbags0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.68%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 1.57%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.52%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
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.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.92%
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 0.69%
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 (12.58%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (11.55%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.69%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (6.2%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.64%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (2.28%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2019 Volkswagen Passat reliable?
2019 Volkswagen Passats fail 13.2% of first MOT tests, 22% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 24 Passat years (19,777 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2019 Volkswagen Passat MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.68% of tests), shock absorber serious fluid leak (1.57% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (1.52% of tests).
How many miles should a 2019 Volkswagen Passat have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2019 Volkswagen Passat shows 50,231 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2019 car?
A car first registered in 2019 carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
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