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AF61 HSA

2011 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,680 mi
Last recorded78,680 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Passat103,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 HSA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 78,680 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 72,186 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 65,300 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre inner tread wearing in steps (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 58,392 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 51,739 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 48,647 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 45,958 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 41,609 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 37,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 32,438 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2016 32,438 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 26,657 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 20,541 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Aug 2014 20,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 HSA is a 2011 Volkswagen Passat in Blue 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 AF61 HSA, 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 HSA registered?

AF61 HSA is a 2011 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is AF61 HSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF61 HSA 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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