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AF61 VHB

2011 Volkswagen Passat

Bronze Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,432 mi
Last recorded136,432 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Passat103,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 VHB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2011
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 136,432 miles

Brake discs worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

EML illuminated

Fail 27 Jun 2017 136,432 miles

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

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

Brake discs worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

EML illuminated

Pass 1 Aug 2016 109,080 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 85,097 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 64,265 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2014 64,265 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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 VHB is a 2011 Volkswagen Passat in Bronze with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VHB, 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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What year was AF61 VHB registered?

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

Is AF61 VHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF61 VHB shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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