Volkswagen Passat B8
2014 to 2023
Based on 3 sources, each with its own reference date
No documented known problems found. That does not mean the car is problem free
Key points to know
- Safety rating
9 results · NHTSA SafetyRatings, data up to and including 2023
- Insurance loss
7 results · IIHS/HLDI, data up to and including 2023
Recalls
Our EU Safety Gate feed only goes back to 17 July 2026
We could not check NHTSA for this model
No recall found in EU Safety Gate, checked up to and including 2023
Safety rating
American crash test (NHTSA)
NHTSA safety rating: PASSAT
NHTSA scores the PASSAT from model year 2014 at 5 out of 5 stars (front 5/5, side 5/5, rollover 4/5). This is an American test. It follows the NHTSA protocol and is not a worldwide safety score. Other countries test differently, for example Euro NCAP, and can reach another rating.
NHTSA safety rating: PASSAT
NHTSA scores the PASSAT from model year 2015 at 5 out of 5 stars (front 5/5, side 5/5, rollover 4/5). This is an American test. It follows the NHTSA protocol and is not a worldwide safety score. Other countries test differently, for example Euro NCAP, and can reach another rating.
NHTSA safety rating: PASSAT
NHTSA scores the PASSAT from model year 2016 at 5 out of 5 stars (front 4/5, side 5/5, rollover 4/5). This is an American test. It follows the NHTSA protocol and is not a worldwide safety score. Other countries test differently, for example Euro NCAP, and can reach another rating.
NHTSA safety rating: PASSAT
NHTSA scores the PASSAT from model year 2017 at 5 out of 5 stars (front 4/5, side 5/5, rollover 4/5). This is an American test. It follows the NHTSA protocol and is not a worldwide safety score. Other countries test differently, for example Euro NCAP, and can reach another rating.
NHTSA safety rating: PASSAT
NHTSA scores the PASSAT from model year 2018 at 5 out of 5 stars (front 4/5, side 5/5, rollover 4/5). This is an American test. It follows the NHTSA protocol and is not a worldwide safety score. Other countries test differently, for example Euro NCAP, and can reach another rating.
NHTSA safety rating: PASSAT
NHTSA scores the PASSAT from model year 2019 at 5 out of 5 stars (front 4/5, side 5/5, rollover 4/5). This is an American test. It follows the NHTSA protocol and is not a worldwide safety score. Other countries test differently, for example Euro NCAP, and can reach another rating.
NHTSA safety rating: PASSAT
NHTSA scores the PASSAT from model year 2020 at 5 out of 5 stars (front 4/5, side 5/5, rollover 4/5). This is an American test. It follows the NHTSA protocol and is not a worldwide safety score. Other countries test differently, for example Euro NCAP, and can reach another rating.
NHTSA safety rating: PASSAT
NHTSA scores the PASSAT from model year 2021 at 4 out of 5 stars (front 3/5, side 5/5, rollover 4/5). NHTSA rated 2 trims of this model year (4-5/5). As a precaution we show the lowest figure. This is an American test. It follows the NHTSA protocol and is not a worldwide safety score. Other countries test differently, for example Euro NCAP, and can reach another rating.
NHTSA safety rating: PASSAT
NHTSA scores the PASSAT from model year 2022 at 4 out of 5 stars (front 3/5, side 5/5, rollover 4/5). This is an American test. It follows the NHTSA protocol and is not a worldwide safety score. Other countries test differently, for example Euro NCAP, and can reach another rating.
Insurance loss
Compared with the US average. Not a chance of defects
IIHS/HLDI loss index: Passat
According to IIHS/HLDI, the "all coverages combined" loss index for Passat is 103. Basis 100 is the US national average for all passenger cars under this coverage. Note: this is an index figure or rating class, an insurance statistic about the whole model. It is not a chance of defects and not a prediction for this car.
IIHS/HLDI loss index: Passat
According to IIHS/HLDI, the "all coverages combined" loss index for Passat is 99. Basis 100 is the US national average for all passenger cars under this coverage. Note: this is an index figure or rating class, an insurance statistic about the whole model. It is not a chance of defects and not a prediction for this car.
IIHS/HLDI loss index: Passat
According to IIHS/HLDI, the "all coverages combined" loss index for Passat is 93. Basis 100 is the US national average for all passenger cars under this coverage. Note: this is an index figure or rating class, an insurance statistic about the whole model. It is not a chance of defects and not a prediction for this car.
IIHS/HLDI loss index: Passat
According to IIHS/HLDI, the "all coverages combined" loss index for Passat is 92. Basis 100 is the US national average for all passenger cars under this coverage. Note: this is an index figure or rating class, an insurance statistic about the whole model. It is not a chance of defects and not a prediction for this car.
IIHS/HLDI loss index: Passat
According to IIHS/HLDI, the "all coverages combined" loss index for Passat is 101. Basis 100 is the US national average for all passenger cars under this coverage. Note: this is an index figure or rating class, an insurance statistic about the whole model. It is not a chance of defects and not a prediction for this car.
IIHS/HLDI loss index: Passat
According to IIHS/HLDI, the "all coverages combined" loss index for Passat is 103. Basis 100 is the US national average for all passenger cars under this coverage. Note: this is an index figure or rating class, an insurance statistic about the whole model. It is not a chance of defects and not a prediction for this car.
IIHS/HLDI loss index: Passat
According to IIHS/HLDI, the "all coverages combined" loss index for Passat is 99. Basis 100 is the US national average for all passenger cars under this coverage. Note: this is an index figure or rating class, an insurance statistic about the whole model. It is not a chance of defects and not a prediction for this car.
Inspection statistics for these model years
- 3 to 5 years: 221,019 inspections
- 6 to 8 years: 221,247 inspections
- 9 to 11 years: 231,063 inspections
- 12 to 14 years: 221,705 inspections
9 to 11 years: 231,063 inspections
Official inspection point: Chassis and chassis attachments
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 47063 of the 231063 Czech inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 34868 of the 231063 Czech inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 33254 of the 231063 Czech inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
Official inspection point: Braking equipment
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 24918 of the 231063 Czech inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
Official inspection point: Visibility
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 11338 of the 231063 Czech inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
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3 to 5 years: 221,019 inspections
Official inspection point: Braking equipment
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 6319 of the 221019 Czech inspection data, age 3-5 yr.
Official inspection point: Chassis and chassis attachments
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 5662 of the 221019 Czech inspection data, age 3-5 yr.
Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 5282 of the 221019 Czech inspection data, age 3-5 yr.
Official inspection point: Visibility
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 4162 of the 221019 Czech inspection data, age 3-5 yr.
Official inspection point: Identification of the vehicle
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 3435 of the 221019 Czech inspection data, age 3-5 yr.
6 to 8 years: 221,247 inspections
Official inspection point: Chassis and chassis attachments
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 20648 of the 221247 Czech inspection data, age 6-8 yr.
Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 17293 of the 221247 Czech inspection data, age 6-8 yr.
Official inspection point: Braking equipment
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 12960 of the 221247 Czech inspection data, age 6-8 yr.
Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 12781 of the 221247 Czech inspection data, age 6-8 yr.
Official inspection point: Visibility
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 7697 of the 221247 Czech inspection data, age 6-8 yr.
12 to 14 years: 221,705 inspections
Official inspection point: Chassis and chassis attachments
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 78036 of the 221705 Czech inspection data, age 12-14 yr.
Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 58854 of the 221705 Czech inspection data, age 12-14 yr.
Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 51117 of the 221705 Czech inspection data, age 12-14 yr.
Official inspection point: Braking equipment
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 41600 of the 221705 Czech inspection data, age 12-14 yr.
Official inspection point: Steering
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 19390 of the 221705 Czech inspection data, age 12-14 yr.
- 3 to 5 years: 2,583 inspections
- 6 to 8 years: 29,209 inspections
- 9 to 11 years: 42,168 inspections
- 12 to 14 years: 37,741 inspections
9 to 11 years: 42,168 inspections
Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 11322 of the 42168 British MOT statistics, age 9-11 yr.
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3 to 5 years: 2,583 inspections
Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 332 of the 2583 British MOT statistics, age 3-5 yr.
Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 1026 of the 8310 British MOT statistics, age 3-5 yr.
Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 428 of the 3749 British MOT statistics, age 3-5 yr.
6 to 8 years: 29,209 inspections
Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 5421 of the 29209 British MOT statistics, age 6-8 yr.
Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 548 of the 3127 British MOT statistics, age 6-8 yr.
Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 452 of the 3369 British MOT statistics, age 6-8 yr.
12 to 14 years: 37,741 inspections
Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 13457 of the 37741 British MOT statistics, age 12-14 yr.
- 3 to 5 years: 16,449 inspections
- 6 to 8 years: 31,510 inspections
- 9 to 11 years: 27,968 inspections
- 12 to 14 years: 26,564 inspections
6 to 8 years: 31,510 inspections
Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 5271 of the 31510 Dutch inspection data, age 6-8 yr.
Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 2334 of the 31510 Dutch inspection data, age 6-8 yr.
Official inspection point: Braking equipment
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 990 of the 31510 Dutch inspection data, age 6-8 yr.
Official inspection point: Visibility
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 614 of the 31510 Dutch inspection data, age 6-8 yr.
Official inspection point: Other equipment
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 316 of the 31510 Dutch inspection data, age 6-8 yr.
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3 to 5 years: 16,449 inspections
Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 2110 of the 16449 Dutch inspection data, age 3-5 yr.
Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 769 of the 16449 Dutch inspection data, age 3-5 yr.
Official inspection point: Braking equipment
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 537 of the 16449 Dutch inspection data, age 3-5 yr.
Official inspection point: Visibility
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 318 of the 16449 Dutch inspection data, age 3-5 yr.
Official inspection point: Other equipment
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 59 of the 16449 Dutch inspection data, age 3-5 yr.
9 to 11 years: 27,968 inspections
Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 5383 of the 27968 Dutch inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 2602 of the 27968 Dutch inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
Official inspection point: Braking equipment
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 826 of the 27968 Dutch inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
Official inspection point: Visibility
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 608 of the 27968 Dutch inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
Official inspection point: Chassis and chassis attachments
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 289 of the 27968 Dutch inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
12 to 14 years: 26,564 inspections
Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 6352 of the 26564 Dutch inspection data, age 12-14 yr.
Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 4430 of the 26564 Dutch inspection data, age 12-14 yr.
Official inspection point: Chassis and chassis attachments
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 880 of the 26564 Dutch inspection data, age 12-14 yr.
Official inspection point: Visibility
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 716 of the 26564 Dutch inspection data, age 12-14 yr.
Official inspection point: Braking equipment
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 688 of the 26564 Dutch inspection data, age 12-14 yr.
- 3 to 5 years: 561 inspections
- 6 to 8 years: 5,452 inspections
- 9 to 11 years: 3,847 inspections
- 12 to 14 years: 5,463 inspections
12 to 14 years: 5,463 inspections
Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 2268 of the 5463 Norwegian inspection data, age 12-14 yr.
Official inspection point: Braking equipment
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 1511 of the 5463 Norwegian inspection data, age 12-14 yr.
Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 1392 of the 5463 Norwegian inspection data, age 12-14 yr.
Official inspection point: Chassis and chassis attachments
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 584 of the 5463 Norwegian inspection data, age 12-14 yr.
Official inspection point: Other equipment
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 326 of the 5463 Norwegian inspection data, age 12-14 yr.
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3 to 5 years: 561 inspections
Official inspection point: Braking equipment
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 85 of the 561 Norwegian inspection data, age 3-5 yr.
Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 38 of the 561 Norwegian inspection data, age 3-5 yr.
Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 16 of the 561 Norwegian inspection data, age 3-5 yr.
6 to 8 years: 5,452 inspections
Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 1214 of the 5452 Norwegian inspection data, age 6-8 yr.
Official inspection point: Braking equipment
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 992 of the 5452 Norwegian inspection data, age 6-8 yr.
Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 306 of the 5452 Norwegian inspection data, age 6-8 yr.
Official inspection point: Chassis and chassis attachments
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 99 of the 5452 Norwegian inspection data, age 6-8 yr.
Official inspection point: Nuisance
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 77 of the 5452 Norwegian inspection data, age 6-8 yr.
9 to 11 years: 3,847 inspections
Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 801 of the 3847 Norwegian inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
Official inspection point: Braking equipment
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 700 of the 3847 Norwegian inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 381 of the 3847 Norwegian inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
Official inspection point: Chassis and chassis attachments
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 127 of the 3847 Norwegian inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
Official inspection point: Other equipment
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 116 of the 3847 Norwegian inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
- 3 to 5 years: 2,045 inspections
- 6 to 8 years: 4,652 inspections
- 9 to 11 years: 10,369 inspections
- 12 to 14 years: 9,023 inspections
9 to 11 years: 10,369 inspections
Official inspection point: Axles, wheels and suspension
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 2165 fail items across 10369 Finnish inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
Official inspection point: Lighting and electrical equipment
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 934 fail items across 10369 Finnish inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
Official inspection point: Test drive and visibility
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 646 fail items across 10369 Finnish inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
Official inspection point: Braking systems
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 378 fail items across 10369 Finnish inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
Official inspection point: Environmental nuisance
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 281 fail items across 10369 Finnish inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
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3 to 5 years: 2,045 inspections
Official inspection point: Axles, wheels and suspension
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 201 fail items across 2045 Finnish inspection data, age 3-5 yr.
Official inspection point: Test drive and visibility
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 64 fail items across 2045 Finnish inspection data, age 3-5 yr.
Official inspection point: Braking systems
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 40 fail items across 2045 Finnish inspection data, age 3-5 yr.
Official inspection point: Lighting and electrical equipment
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 35 fail items across 2045 Finnish inspection data, age 3-5 yr.
Official inspection point: Environmental nuisance
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 31 fail items across 2045 Finnish inspection data, age 3-5 yr.
6 to 8 years: 4,652 inspections
Official inspection point: Axles, wheels and suspension
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 1127 fail items across 4652 Finnish inspection data, age 6-8 yr.
Official inspection point: Test drive and visibility
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 209 fail items across 4652 Finnish inspection data, age 6-8 yr.
Official inspection point: Lighting and electrical equipment
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 171 fail items across 4652 Finnish inspection data, age 6-8 yr.
Official inspection point: Braking systems
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 136 fail items across 4652 Finnish inspection data, age 6-8 yr.
Official inspection point: Environmental nuisance
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 119 fail items across 4652 Finnish inspection data, age 6-8 yr.
12 to 14 years: 9,023 inspections
Official inspection point: Axles, wheels and suspension
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 3434 fail items across 9023 Finnish inspection data, age 12-14 yr.
Official inspection point: Lighting and electrical equipment
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 1881 fail items across 9023 Finnish inspection data, age 12-14 yr.
Official inspection point: Test drive and visibility
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 734 fail items across 9023 Finnish inspection data, age 12-14 yr.
Official inspection point: Environmental nuisance
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 627 fail items across 9023 Finnish inspection data, age 12-14 yr.
Official inspection point: Braking systems
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 479 fail items across 9023 Finnish inspection data, age 12-14 yr.
- 3 to 5 years: 1,317 inspections
- 6 to 8 years: 6,221 inspections
- 9 to 11 years: 9,450 inspections
- 12 to 14 years: 14,823 inspections
12 to 14 years: 14,823 inspections
Official inspection point: Steering, suspension, wheels and tyres
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 9207 fail items across 14823 Irish inspection data, age 12-14 yr.
Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 4072 fail items across 14823 Irish inspection data, age 12-14 yr.
Official inspection point: Steering
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 3285 fail items across 14823 Irish inspection data, age 12-14 yr.
Official inspection point: Braking equipment
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 2435 fail items across 14823 Irish inspection data, age 12-14 yr.
Official inspection point: Nuisance
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 1936 fail items across 14823 Irish inspection data, age 12-14 yr.
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3 to 5 years: 1,317 inspections
Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 230 fail items across 1317 Irish inspection data, age 3-5 yr.
Official inspection point: Steering, suspension, wheels and tyres
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 216 fail items across 1317 Irish inspection data, age 3-5 yr.
Official inspection point: Braking equipment
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 75 fail items across 1317 Irish inspection data, age 3-5 yr.
Official inspection point: Other equipment
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 68 fail items across 1317 Irish inspection data, age 3-5 yr.
Official inspection point: Nuisance
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 31 fail items across 1317 Irish inspection data, age 3-5 yr.
6 to 8 years: 6,221 inspections
Official inspection point: Steering, suspension, wheels and tyres
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 1614 fail items across 6221 Irish inspection data, age 6-8 yr.
Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 944 fail items across 6221 Irish inspection data, age 6-8 yr.
Official inspection point: Braking equipment
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 612 fail items across 6221 Irish inspection data, age 6-8 yr.
Official inspection point: Other equipment
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 435 fail items across 6221 Irish inspection data, age 6-8 yr.
Official inspection point: Nuisance
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 332 fail items across 6221 Irish inspection data, age 6-8 yr.
9 to 11 years: 9,450 inspections
Official inspection point: Steering, suspension, wheels and tyres
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 3678 fail items across 9450 Irish inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 2004 fail items across 9450 Irish inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
Official inspection point: Braking equipment
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 1347 fail items across 9450 Irish inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
Official inspection point: Steering
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 905 fail items across 9450 Irish inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
Official inspection point: Other equipment
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 739 fail items across 9450 Irish inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
See the inspection statistics for all generations of Passat
Go to PassatInspections by country and age
This table shows, per age, how many cars of this model fail inspection, by country. An index of 100 is that country's average for that age.
| Age | Netherlands | United Kingdom | Czechia | Ireland | NO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-5 years | 19.9% failed (3279 of 16449) | 12.2% failed (1786 of 14642) | 2.6% failed (145 of 5513) | 30.9% failed (407 of 1317) | 23.4% failed (131 of 561) |
| 6-8 years | 26.7% failed (8416 of 31510) | 18% failed (6421 of 35705) | 3.8% failed (468 of 12290) | 36.9% failed (2293 of 6221) | 37.9% failed (2065 of 5452) |
| 9-11 years | 30% failed (8382 of 27968) | 26.9% failed (11322 of 42168) | 5.2% failed (710 of 13703) | 47.8% failed (4517 of 9450) | 40.1% failed (1543 of 3847) |
| 12-14 years | 38.7% failed (10268 of 26564) | 35.7% failed (13457 of 37741) | 7.4% failed (974 of 13243) | 60.1% failed (8912 of 14823) | 61.5% failed (3361 of 5463) |
Czechia only counts serious defects, severity B or C. The Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Ireland and Norway count every inspection with a real defect.
Finland is not in this table. Finland counts defect points, not cars with a defect.
Buyer knowledge and checklist
Before you buy: the inspection requirement in this country, plus a checklist for the test drive.
Periodic inspection: MOT: annually
Read the guideFrequently asked questions
What are the known problems with a Volkswagen Passat B8?
Safety rating: 9 results (NHTSA SafetyRatings, data up to and including 2023). Insurance loss: 7 results (IIHS/HLDI, data up to and including 2023). Each point is worked out below with its source and reference date.
Which defects are found most often at inspection for a Volkswagen Passat?
Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek. Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 13457 of the 37741 British MOT statistics, age 12-14 yr. DVSA MOT-statistiek, data up to and including 2025. More age groups and categories are available in the inspection statistics on this page.
Where does this data come from?
CZ STK (data up to and including 03/07/2026), DVSA MOT-statistiek (data up to and including 2025), NHTSA Manufacturer Communications (data up to and including 2023), NHTSA SafetyRatings (data up to and including 2023), IIHS/HLDI (data up to and including 2023), GDV Typklassenverzeichnis (data up to and including 2024), Dutch inspection data (data up to and including 03/09/2026), Norwegian inspection data (data up to and including 31/12/2025), Finnish inspection data (data up to and including 31/12/2025), Irish inspection data (data up to and including 31/12/2025). Every fact here has its own source and reference date.