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AF61 HHC

2011 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

161,105 mi
Last recorded161,105 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Passat103,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 HHC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 161,105 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 149,376 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 140,797 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 133,493 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 120,937 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 112,962 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 104,856 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 92,239 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2018 91,530 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 78,514 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing low

Fail 26 Aug 2017 78,282 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 20 Aug 2016 64,391 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 49,532 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 36,035 miles

both rear tyres have worn uneven

tyre pressure light is on

Fail 29 Aug 2014 35,619 miles

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

both rear tyres have worn uneven

tyre pressure 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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AF61 HHC is a 2011 Volkswagen Passat in Silver 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 HHC, 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 AF61 HHC registered?

AF61 HHC is a 2011 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 2 September 2011.

Is AF61 HHC safe to buy?

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