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AF61 NBZ

2011 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,144 mi
Last recorded41,144 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Passat103,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 NBZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 41,144 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres badly worn on edges(requires attention) (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres badly out of shape

undertray damaged

Fail 3 Aug 2022 41,144 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres badly worn on edges(requires attention) (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres badly out of shape

undertray damaged

Pass 7 Jul 2021 24,270 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

slight damage to gear box casing

tyre pressure light on

Fail 6 Jul 2021 24,270 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

slight damage to gear box casing

tyre pressure light on

Pass 20 Jul 2020 8,991 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 8,058 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 6,515 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 5,369 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 4,172 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 3,185 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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AF61 NBZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 NBZ, 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 NBZ registered?

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

Is AF61 NBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF61 NBZ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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