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AF61 GSV

2011 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

169,714 mi
Last recorded169,714 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Passat103,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 GSV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 169,714 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 163,006 miles

Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 163,006 miles

Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 156,153 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge bald. tread measured at 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 146,933 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 137,930 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 128,436 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 128,436 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 122,029 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 122,029 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 105,889 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 89,400 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Jan 2017 73,127 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 59,772 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

emissions to clean to register

Pass 2 Aug 2014 43,612 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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AF61 GSV is a 2011 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AF61 GSV, 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 AF61 GSV registered?

AF61 GSV is a 2011 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 6 September 2011.

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