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AF61 UWX

2011 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

76,429 mi
Last recorded76,429 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Passat103,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 76,429 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2025 76,429 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 72,966 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2024 72,928 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 70,959 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 67,596 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 67,596 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction diagnosed fault egr valve cleared code light out (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 62,347 miles

Nearside Front 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 27 Aug 2020 58,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre outer sidewall is damaged + wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre outer edge is damaged

Offside Front Tyre is wearing on inner edge

Fail 7 Aug 2020 58,652 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))

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

Nearside Front Outer sidewall is damaged + wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Outer edge is damaged

Offside Front Wearing on inner edge

Rear discs are in poor condtion

TPMS Light is on

Pass 1 Apr 2019 53,641 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 53,640 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 49,511 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 49,511 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges .

Pass 20 May 2017 44,671 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cuts in sidewall but not to cords.

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts in sidewall but not to cords.

Offside Rear tyre wearing low on inner edge & perishing inbetween tread.

Fail 20 May 2017 44,671 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has cuts in sidewall but not to cords.

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts in sidewall but not to cords.

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing low on inner edge & perishing inbetween tread.

Pass 18 May 2016 37,477 miles

Tyres perishing and rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 18 May 2015 30,426 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 30,099 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 UWX is a 2011 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 UWX, 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 UWX registered?

AF61 UWX is a 2011 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 27 September 2011.

Is AF61 UWX safe to buy?

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