Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Volkswagen Passat Sel TSI Evo S A?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2022 Volkswagen Passat Sel TSI Evo S A?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2022 Volkswagen Passat Sel TSI Evo S A?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2022 Volkswagen Passat Sel TSI Evo S A reliable?

Based on MOT data from 427 vehicles, the 2022 Volkswagen Passat Sel TSI Evo S A has a first-time MOT pass rate of 94.4%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2022 Volkswagen Passat Sel TSI Evo S A?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Volkswagen Passat Sel TSI Evo S A (2022)

427 real MOT outcomes analysed • 94.4% first-time pass rate

2022 Volkswagen Passat Sel TSI Evo S A

CarHunch analysed 427 real MOT records for the 2022 Volkswagen Passat Sel TSI Evo S A. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Moderate sample. 427 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

The 2022 Volkswagen Passat SEL TSI EVO S-A is a strong performer on the MOT bench, with a first-time pass rate of 91.3% against the UK average of 80%—that's a clear reliability edge. Only 5.9% of these vehicles have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is reassuring for a buyer.

At 35,748 miles average for a 2022 model, these Passats are showing typical wear for their age, and the low failure count of 0.11 per vehicle suggests the common issues are minor. Before buying, check the service history carefully to confirm the preventative maintenance has been done, since advisory items (averaging 0.8 per car) tend to cluster around routine wear items that good servicing can forestall.

The 2022 Volkswagen Passat Sel TSI Evo S A passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (94.4% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

⚠️ Around 1 in 20 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

94.4%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

5.9%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.11

Over 1.1 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

35k

Middle half: 22k–45k

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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 94.4% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 427 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 427 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 5.9% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,205 Volkswagen Passat Sel TSI Evo S A vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 40.9%

493

Black 26.2%

316

Silver 16.1%

194

White 8.8%

106

Blue 7.1%

Red 0.8%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Volkswagen Passat Sel TSI Evo S A vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

34,857

typical

22,198

low mileage

45,145

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Volkswagen Passat Sel TSI Evo S A vehicles fall between 22,198 and 45,145 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 22,198 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 22,198–45,145 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Volkswagen Passat Sel TSI Evo S As sit.

⚠ Over 60,945 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

1.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.11

Avg failures per vehicle

0.8

Avg advisories per vehicle

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