Volkswagen Passat SE Nav TSI Evo (2020)

Estimated running costs and MOT pass rates from 166 MOT tests in 2024.

Annual Cost

£2,003

£167/month

MOT Pass Rate

87%

Good

Road Tax

£200

Standard rate/year

Est. Insurance

Grp 12-25

1498cc Petrol

Solid Option

87% pass rate, £2,003/year to run. 5 points above average.

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Petrol1498cc6 years old166 tests40k miles avg

Annual Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1498cc)

~42 mpg

£1,398

Road Tax

Standard rate (from April 2017)

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£350

Total per year£2,003

Per month£167/mo

Per week£39/wk

Estimates based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), petrol at 174.57p a litre (GOV.UK weekly average, week of 19 October 2026), GOV.UK road tax rates and repair likelihood from MOT data. Insurance not included. Cars registered from April 2017 pay the £200 standard rate, plus £440 a year for five years (from the second year) if they cost over £40,000 new (over £50,000 for electric cars).

Reliability Verdict

87% MOT pass rate(Good)

0%All-model avg: 82%100%

Good reliability. Occasional issues but generally solid. That's close to the average of 82% across all models in our data.

87% of MOT tests on Volkswagen Passat SE Nav TSI Evos from 2020 ended in a pass in 2024, when they were about 4 years old. That's based on 166 tests across the UK, retests included. The average mileage recorded at those tests was 40,150 miles.

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How Does It Compare?

Rank among 2020 models2209th of 2,554(bottom 14%)

Rank among Volkswagen models575th of 1,086(bottom half)

vs average of all models+5%(82% avg)

vs 2020 models average-5%(92% avg)

vs Volkswagen average+2%(85% avg)

Mileage Analysis

40,150

Average miles

29,600

Expected for age

The average 2020 Volkswagen Passat SE Nav TSI Evo had 40,150 miles on the clock at its 2024 MOT, which is above the expected 29,600 miles for a 4-year-old car. Higher-mileage cars often have more motorway miles, which is generally less harmful than stop-start urban driving.

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Best Year to Buy?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2021 model has the highest MOT pass rate at 96%, while the 2020 model has the lowest at 87%. Consider a different year if reliability is a priority. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.

Volkswagen Passat SE Nav TSI Evo by Year

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2021	96%	104	31,902 mi
2020	87%	166	40,150 mi

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Ford Fiesta

2018 · 998cc Petrol

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+3%

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£1,853/year

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Vauxhall Corsa

2018 · 1398cc Petrol

£2,003/year

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About the 2020 Volkswagen Passat SE Nav TSI Evo

The 2020 Volkswagen Passat SE Nav TSI Evo is a small family car. Our records list a 1498cc petrol engine, though engines vary between versions. 166 MOT tests were recorded on this model in 2024, making it a rare model on UK roads. It sits in the bottom 14% of 2020 models for MOT pass rate.

With an average of 40,150 miles recorded at its 2024 MOT tests, Volkswagen Passat SE Nav TSI Evo owners cover more miles than the average driver.

2020 Volkswagen Passat SE Nav TSI Evo Fuel Costs

The 1498cc petrol engine offers a reasonable balance between performance and economy. Expect around 42 mpg in mixed driving, which works out to roughly £1,398 per year with petrol at 174.57p per litre (GOV.UK weekly average, week of 19 October 2026; based on 7,400 miles per year).

What does it cost to own a 2020 Volkswagen Passat SE Nav TSI Evo?

Total estimated annual running cost is £2,003 (£167/month), broken down as £1,398 fuel, £200 road tax, £55 MOT, and £350 predicted repairs. Repair costs are moderate, reflecting the 87% pass rate. Keeping on top of servicing will help avoid surprises.

Buying a Used 2020 Volkswagen Passat SE Nav TSI Evo

At 6 years old, the Volkswagen Passat SE Nav TSI Evo offers good value with plenty of life remaining. Most manufacturer warranties will have expired, so a pre-purchase inspection is worth the cost.

Common Issues to Watch For

These are typical issues for cars of this age, fuel type and engine size, not faults recorded on this model's MOT tests. Use them as a checklist when you view one.

Service History

Low risk

Always request a full service history. Regular servicing is the single best indicator of how well a car has been maintained, regardless of mileage.

Running Costs Compared

How the 2020 Volkswagen Passat SE Nav TSI Evo stacks up against similar cars for estimated annual running costs, insurance group, and tax.

Car	Pass Rate	Fuel/yr	Tax/yr	Est. Ins. Group	Total/yr
Volkswagen Passat SE Nav TSI Evo(2020)	87%	£1,398	£200	Grp 12-25	£2,003
Ford Fiesta(2018)	90%	£1,175	£200	Grp 1-8	£1,630-£373
Volkswagen Golf(2019)	92%	£1,398	£200	Grp 12-25	£1,853-£150
Vauxhall Corsa(2018)	85%	£1,398	£200	Grp 8-20	£2,003same
Nissan Qashqai(2018)	87%	£1,175	£200	Grp 5-15	£1,780-£223

Estimates based on 7,400 miles/year, GOV.UK average pump prices for the week of 19 October 2026, GOV.UK road tax rates and MOT data. Insurance groups are our rough estimate from engine size, not official groups. Actual costs vary by driver, location, and usage.

Questions about the 2020 Volkswagen Passat SE Nav TSI Evo

Is the 2020 Volkswagen Passat SE Nav TSI Evo reliable?

Good reliability. Occasional issues but generally solid. 87% of MOT tests on 2020 Volkswagen Passat SE Nav TSI Evos ended in a pass, from 166 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 5 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.

How much does a 2020 Volkswagen Passat SE Nav TSI Evo cost to run?

Our estimate is £2,003 a year (£167 a month): £1,398 fuel, £200 road tax, £55 MOT and £350 predicted repairs, based on 7,400 miles a year. Insurance is not included.

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2020 Volkswagen Passat SE Nav TSI Evo?

87% of 166 MOT tests on the 2020 Volkswagen Passat SE Nav TSI Evo ended in a pass (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That ranks it 2209th of 2,554 models first registered in 2020 (bottom 14%).

Which year Volkswagen Passat SE Nav TSI Evo has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2021 Volkswagen Passat SE Nav TSI Evo has the highest MOT pass rate at 96% and the 2020 the lowest at 87%. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger and have done fewer miles.

What is the average mileage for a 2020 Volkswagen Passat SE Nav TSI Evo?

The average mileage recorded at MOT tests on the 2020 Volkswagen Passat SE Nav TSI Evo is 40,150 miles, which is above the expected 29,600 miles for a 4-year-old car. Higher-mileage cars often have more motorway miles, which is generally less harmful than stop-start urban driving.