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23 MYD

2011 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

161,051 mi
Last recorded161,051 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Passat103,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration23 MYD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 161,051 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 156,064 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 152,176 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 149,360 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 137,085 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 131,030 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 122,749 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 3 May 2018 103,717 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 85,143 miles

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

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

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

n/s rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 2 May 2017 85,143 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

n/s rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 26 Apr 2016 64,256 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre tread.

Pass 14 May 2015 44,322 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 37,554 miles

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

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

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

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

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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23 MYD is a 2011 Volkswagen Passat in Grey 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 23 MYD, 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

How do I check the history of 23 MYD?

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What year was 23 MYD registered?

23 MYD is a 2011 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 12 September 2011.

Is 23 MYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 23 MYD shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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