Volkswagen Passat R36 MOT Pass Rate and Running Costs
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 1 model year from 30 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
100%
Total Tests
30
Model Year
2009
Years Covered
1
About the Volkswagen Passat R36
The Volkswagen Passat R36 was MOT tested 30 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 1 model year (2009), with an average pass rate of 100%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.
Compared to the Volkswagen brand average of 85%, the Passat R36 performs 15 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.
Full 2009 detailsHow reliable is the Volkswagen Passat R36?
Volkswagen Passat R36 by Year
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| Year | Pass Rate | Tests | Avg Mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 100% | 30 | 74,513 mi |
Questions about the Volkswagen Passat R36
Is the Volkswagen Passat R36 reliable?
Across its 1 model year in our data (2009), the Volkswagen Passat R36 averages a 100% MOT pass rate, from 30 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 18 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.
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