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AF54 SPS

2011 Volkswagen Passat

Bronze Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

244,460 mi
Last recorded244,460 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Passat103,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 SPS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2011
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 244,460 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 238,152 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 233,149 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 224,441 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 224,441 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 214,447 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 207,388 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 186,192 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 159,842 miles

Front N/S/F and O/S/F Tyre wearing badly on inner edges

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F and O/S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 134,355 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 134,355 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 108,794 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 84,049 miles

light grazing to windscreen

smoke clean

Pass 16 Jul 2014 57,284 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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AF54 SPS is a 2011 Volkswagen Passat in Bronze 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 AF54 SPS, 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 AF54 SPS registered?

AF54 SPS is a 2011 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 12 August 2011.

Is AF54 SPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF54 SPS 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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