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FR11 FCZ

2011 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

170,517 mi
Last recorded170,517 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Passat103,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR11 FCZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 170,517 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 159,592 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 154,219 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 148,522 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 139,841 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 134,409 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 130,492 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 130,492 miles

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

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 122,259 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 116,455 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 109,409 miles

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)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 103,035 miles

child seat fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2014 95,142 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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FR11 FCZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FR11 FCZ, 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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FR11 FCZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 2 August 2011.

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