Volkswagen Passat R-Line TDI
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 2 model years from 156 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
94%
Total Tests
156
Model Years
2020 to 2021
Years Covered
2
About the Volkswagen Passat R-Line TDI
The Volkswagen Passat R-Line TDI was MOT tested 156 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 2 model years (2020 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 94%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list diesel versions.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2020) averages 51,518 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 43,026 miles.
Compared to the Volkswagen brand average of 85%, the Passat R-Line TDI performs 9 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Volkswagen range.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Volkswagen Passat R-Line TDI by Year
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Questions about the Volkswagen Passat R-Line TDI
Is the Volkswagen Passat R-Line TDI reliable?
Across its 2 model years in our data (2020 to 2021), the Volkswagen Passat R-Line TDI averages a 94% MOT pass rate, from 156 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 12 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.
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