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A8 MAO

2011 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

102,259 mi
Last recorded102,259 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Passat103,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 MAO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 102,259 miles

rusty rear subframe + rusty suspension components

Pass 16 Oct 2024 93,227 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rusty rear subframe + rusty rear suspension components

Fail 15 Oct 2024 93,227 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rusty rear subframe + rusty rear suspension components

Pass 13 Oct 2023 86,579 miles

rusty rear subframe + rusty suspension components

Pass 24 Oct 2022 76,697 miles

rusty rear subframe + rusty suspension components

Pass 17 Nov 2021 68,729 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front suspension arm bushes slight worn

rusty rear subframe and suspension arms

Pass 9 Dec 2020 60,145 miles

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

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside rear getting low worn inner edge

Pass 4 Sep 2019 51,603 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 50,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 45,315 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 39,707 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 32,314 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 25,491 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 19,416 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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A8 MAO is a 2011 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 A8 MAO, 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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A8 MAO is a 2011 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 13 June 2011.

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