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AF11 KNR

2011 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

122,966 mi
Last recorded122,966 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Passat103,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 122,966 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 122,964 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 119,162 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 119,162 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 113,043 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 110,725 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt BOTH ()

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

Fail 7 Feb 2023 110,721 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt BOTH ()

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 104,251 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2021 104,216 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 98,479 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 98,479 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 94,444 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 89,657 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 4 Jan 2019 89,585 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 84,002 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 83,946 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Dec 2016 77,566 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 70,993 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 65,011 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 54,962 miles

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 KNR is a 2011 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KNR, 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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AF11 KNR is a 2011 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 15 March 2011.

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