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A26 SMT

2011 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

138,712 mi
Last recorded138,712 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Passat103,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 SMT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 138,712 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 130,599 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 120,113 miles

tpms faulty

Fail 19 Apr 2024 120,112 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear consel bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear consel bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

tpms faulty

Pass 27 Apr 2023 112,243 miles

Electric park brake switch top cover is slightly loose

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes are perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Ns rear tyre has a small cut to the tread

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower bushes are perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 112,226 miles

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

Electric park brake switch top cover is slightly loose

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes are perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Ns rear tyre has a small cut to the tread

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower bushes are perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 108,354 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 105,504 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 104,138 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 102,546 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 100,512 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 100,497 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 88,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 78,137 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes just starting to perish

unable to check rear seat belts due to child seats fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2014 61,910 miles

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

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

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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A26 SMT is a 2011 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,598cc 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 A26 SMT, 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 A26 SMT registered?

A26 SMT is a 2011 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 7 July 2011.

Is A26 SMT safe to buy?

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