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207 GOJ

2011 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

73,095 mi
Last recorded73,095 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Passat103,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration207 GOJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 73,095 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 70,535 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 68,028 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 68,028 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 64,649 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 60,137 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 60,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2021 54,917 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 50,573 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 44,884 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2019 44,884 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 40,571 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 37,772 miles

Nearside Front tyre wear on inner edge.

Fail 20 Feb 2017 37,709 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre wear on inner edge.

Pass 29 Feb 2016 31,417 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 5 Jan 2015 22,567 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres wearing uneven and cracking

Fail 5 Jan 2015 22,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres wearing uneven and cracking

Pass 15 Jan 2014 14,781 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside front tyre split on inner wall

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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207 GOJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 207 GOJ, 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 207 GOJ registered?

207 GOJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 7 March 2011.

Is 207 GOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 207 GOJ shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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