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AB60 VOL

2011 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,735 mi
Last recorded141,735 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Passat103,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB60 VOL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 141,735 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 141,735 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 123,247 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 107,316 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 100,712 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 93,115 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn.

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

Offside Front Daytime running light not working.

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and started to crack. (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted on.

Fail 31 Aug 2021 93,115 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front brake discs slightly worn.

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

Offside Front Daytime running light not working.

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and started to crack. (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted on.

Pass 8 Sep 2020 87,178 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre wearing low and cracked. ()

Under trays fitted on.

Fail 7 Sep 2020 87,177 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre wearing low and cracked. ()

Under trays fitted on.

Pass 30 Aug 2019 79,738 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked due to age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 79,738 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked due to age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 70,076 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 53,185 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Sep 2016 40,194 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 27,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 16,695 miles

N/S/R brake disc slightly corroded

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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AB60 VOL is a 2011 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AB60 VOL, 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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AB60 VOL is a 2011 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 15 August 2011.

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