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AF61 HTN

2011 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

255,646 mi
Last recorded255,646 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Passat103,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 HTN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 255,646 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 255,646 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected dim (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 153,520 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 153,520 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 235,890 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 235,889 miles

Exhaust system insecure sleeve clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coolant on minimum

exhaust sleeve clamp corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2020 137,358 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms,both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust sleeve clamps corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2020 137,358 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front tyres wearing towards inner edges

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms,both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

amber parking brake symbol illuminated

exhaust sleeve clamps corroded

tyre pressure warning lamp illuminated

Pass 2 Dec 2019 209,479 miles

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

Fail 2 Dec 2019 209,479 miles

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

Rear wearing on inner edges of tread

Pass 11 Dec 2018 196,867 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 196,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235 45 17 w xl (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 112,494 miles

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

Nearside Front brakepad wear indicator broken

exhaust midpipe joining sleeve corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2017 112,493 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both,rearmost (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brakepad wear indicator broken

exhaust midpipe joining sleeve corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2016 104,661 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 94,064 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 81,637 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 80,136 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front Tyre wearing unevenly and tread depth low on INNER edge

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 HTN is a 2011 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HTN, 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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AF61 HTN is a 2011 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 21 October 2011.

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