Volkswagen Passat R-Line TSI S-A
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 2 model years from 123 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
90%
Total Tests
123
Model Years
2019 to 2020
Years Covered
2
About the Volkswagen Passat R-Line TSI S-A
The Volkswagen Passat R-Line TSI S-A was MOT tested 123 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 2 model years (2019 to 2020), with an average pass rate of 90%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2019) averages 40,804 miles, while the newest (2020) averages 34,045 miles.
Compared to the Volkswagen brand average of 85%, the Passat R-Line TSI S-A performs 5 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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Questions about the Volkswagen Passat R-Line TSI S-A
Is the Volkswagen Passat R-Line TSI S-A reliable?
Across its 2 model years in our data (2019 to 2020), the Volkswagen Passat R-Line TSI S-A averages a 90% MOT pass rate, from 123 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 8 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.
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