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AF11 HLW

2011 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

166,371 mi
Last recorded166,371 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Passat103,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF11 HLW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 166,371 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 161,248 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 157,437 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 153,748 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 151,455 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 17 Mar 2021 151,392 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 148,556 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 144,356 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 139,387 miles

Nearside Front brake trailing slightly

Pass 15 Mar 2017 131,176 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 119,363 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine covers and undertrays fitted covering components.

Fail 26 Feb 2016 119,363 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine covers and undertrays fitted covering components.

Pass 4 Mar 2015 89,989 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Feb 2014 65,008 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Both front brake discs heavily worn and corroded on inner faces

Both rear brake discs heavily worn and corroded

Front and rear inner brake pads worn.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 65,008 miles

Both front brake discs heavily worn and corroded on inner faces

Both rear brake discs heavily worn and corroded

Front and rear inner brake pads worn.

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?

Based on 6,960,690 MOT tests across 591,281 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
8,659
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
591,281
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 256,176
constant velocity joint gaiter split 196,521
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 92,195
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 90,839
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 89,758
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AF11 HLW is a 2011 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2011 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 103,007 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Passat fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 256,176 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF11 HLW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Passat typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 15 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AF11 HLW registered?

AF11 HLW is a 2011 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 14 March 2011.

Is AF11 HLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF11 HLW shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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