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Volkswagen Passat sel tsi s-a

Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 3 years from 326 real MOT tests.

Avg Pass Rate

90%

Total Tests

326

Best Year

2020 (93%)

Years Covered

3

About the Volkswagen Passat sel tsi s-a

The Volkswagen Passat sel tsi s-a has been tested 326 times in 2026 MOT data across 3 model years (2019 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 90%. That's comfortably above the national average of 82%, making it a reliable choice. Available as petrol.

Best and Worst Years

The 2020 model is the most reliable with a 93% pass rate from 122 tests. The 2019 model has the lowest at 88%. With just a 5 point spread, the Passat sel tsi s-a is consistently reliable regardless of year.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2019) averages 34,060 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 43,117 miles.

Compared to the Volkswagen brand average of 85%, the Passat sel tsi s-a performs 5 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Volkswagen range.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1498cc)
£1,137
Road Tax
£195
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs
£350
Total per year£1,737
Per month£145/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2021 details

How reliable is the Volkswagen Passat sel tsi s-a?

vs national average+8% (82% avg)
vs Volkswagen brand average+5% (85% avg)
Best to worst year spread5 percentage points

Volkswagen Passat sel tsi s-a by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
202189%16243,117 mi
202093%12239,964 mi
201988%4234,060 mi

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