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A1 FOJ

2011 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,263 mi
Last recorded93,263 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Passat103,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 FOJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 93,263 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2024 89,365 miles

Front lower trays fitted

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 83,642 miles

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

Front lower trays fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2022 77,718 miles

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

Front Lower under tray fitted

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 69,906 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower engine tray fitted

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside ( 2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 63,846 miles

Front Lower engine tray fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2019 59,294 miles

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

Front Lower ENGINE TRAY FITTED

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 53,509 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 48,328 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2017 48,328 miles

Headlamp aim too low both lamp (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 43,588 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 43,588 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid PIPE SPLIT (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 34,226 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre inner edge slight wear

Pass 7 Aug 2014 23,957 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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A1 FOJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 A1 FOJ, 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 A1 FOJ registered?

A1 FOJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 2 September 2011.

Is A1 FOJ safe to buy?

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