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AF11 XHJ

2011 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

184,334 mi
Last recorded184,334 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Passat103,007 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 184,334 miles

Nearside Front slight damage

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 177,068 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 168,022 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 13 Jul 2023 168,021 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both front lower arm ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2022 158,280 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 150,853 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 150,853 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 148,455 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 143,992 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 130,908 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 130,908 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Daytime running light not working

Pass 1 Aug 2017 105,784 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and offside rear ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside rear tyres worn low on inner edges and slightly mishapen (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 81,893 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 74,890 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge close to cords

Pass 19 Jan 2015 52,425 miles

Front and rear tyres wearing on inner edges

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2015 52,425 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front and rear tyres wearing on inner edges

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 38,864 miles

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

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

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 XHJ 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 76.5%.

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 XHJ, 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 XHJ registered?

AF11 XHJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 9 March 2011.

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