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AF11 XJK

2011 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

170,194 mi
Last recorded170,194 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Passat103,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF11 XJK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 170,194 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective clamps corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 166,997 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 165,845 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 163,744 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 162,017 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 160,758 miles

Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Nearside and Offside, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH, 235/40 18, 2.5-3mm, wearing on both edges and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 148,346 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 148,344 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre tread that low has cords showing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre tread that low on inner edge has cords showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not in right (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 139,070 miles

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

Rear both tyre inner edges are out of shape

Pass 29 Sep 2017 125,348 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 2 Apr 2016 107,800 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 95,777 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 75,260 miles

Bonnet difficult to open

Both rear tyre valves splitting

Both rear tyres badly feathered 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)

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 XJK is a 2011 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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

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