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AF11 XHD

2011 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

211,546 mi
Last recorded211,546 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Passat103,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 211,546 miles

Both front headlight lenses deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 207,687 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between tread pattern. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between tread pattern. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 203,238 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 194,618 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 186,682 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 186,682 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 179,256 miles

Under-tray fitted, restricting view of components.

Fail 3 Sep 2020 179,256 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Under-tray fitted, restricting view of components.

Pass 2 Sep 2019 168,838 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 150,240 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 150,157 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 131,605 miles

Offside Rear tyre starting mishape

Pass 5 Sep 2016 118,187 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2016 118,187 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 100,742 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 100,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 81,849 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre starting to misshape on inner edge

tyre pressure system showing a fault (light is on)

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 XHD is a 2011 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XHD, 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 XHD is a 2011 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 22 March 2011.

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