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AF61 ULN

2011 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

139,407 mi
Last recorded139,407 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Passat103,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 139,407 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre is slightly out off shape

Fail 15 Aug 2017 139,407 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre is slightly out off shape

Pass 17 Mar 2017 126,062 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2017 124,866 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended lower arm rear bush splitting (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended lower arm rear bush splitting (2.4.F.3)

Fail 25 Feb 2017 124,866 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended lower arm rear bush splitting (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended lower arm rear bush splitting (2.4.F.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 110,400 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim strong (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

offisde inner side lamp not working

Pass 5 Mar 2016 99,757 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 89,025 miles

both rear tyres have nails

Fail 11 Nov 2015 89,025 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres have nails

Pass 10 Mar 2015 79,969 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 71,180 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 ULN is a 2011 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 ULN, 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 ULN is a 2011 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 20 September 2011.

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