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AF11 LVU

2011 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,831 mi
Last recorded78,831 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Passat103,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF11 LVU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 78,831 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 71,920 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 66,119 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 61,034 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 57,450 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 56,185 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 52,654 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 46,405 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 41,156 miles

under trays fitted unable to access all testable iterms

Fail 17 May 2017 41,156 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

under trays fitted unable to access all testable iterms

Pass 20 May 2016 35,487 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 28,065 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 21,703 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 21,703 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 LVU is a 2011 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF11 LVU registered?

AF11 LVU is a 2011 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 3 March 2011.

Is AF11 LVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF11 LVU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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