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A1 GJS

2011 Volkswagen Passat

Brown Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

85,454 mi
Last recorded85,454 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Passat103,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 GJS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2011
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 85,454 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2025 81,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 77,293 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge excessive wear on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2023 71,319 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 67,491 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 67,489 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2021 63,456 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 9 Jun 2020 60,883 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 60,883 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 56,928 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 51,774 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 46,671 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 40,618 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 34,210 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 26,552 miles

Nearside front tyre low depth on inner edge.

Nearside rear tyre low depth on inner edge.

Offside front tyre low depth on inner edge.

Offside rear tyre low depth on inner edge.

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 GJS is a 2011 Volkswagen Passat in Brown with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GJS, 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 GJS registered?

A1 GJS is a 2011 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is A1 GJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 GJS shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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