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FR11 HBN

2011 Volkswagen Passat TDI

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,189 mi
Last recorded178,189 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR11 HBN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat TDI
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 178,189 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 270,483 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 248,465 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 136,293 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 136,290 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Level sensor connecting rod broken (4.1.5 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 120,681 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 120,681 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative DEVICE IS SIEZED SOLID AND THE NYLON DROP LINK IS BROKEN (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working IN THE BOOT LID (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 104,424 miles

Front under tray fitted

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 99,299 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays fitted obscuring the view to some underside components

Fail 15 Jul 2019 99,285 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays fitted obscuring the view to some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2018 96,788 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 89,047 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 75,038 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 75,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 60,924 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 46,951 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat TDI?

Based on 757 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
8,997
Miles/Year
169
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER SIDEWALL 2
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2
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FR11 HBN is a 2011 Volkswagen Passat TDI in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Passat TDI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FR11 HBN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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FR11 HBN is a 2011 Volkswagen Passat TDI, first registered on 15 July 2011.

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