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AB61 RMB

2011 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

153,540 mi
Last recorded153,540 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Passat103,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB61 RMB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 153,540 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2026 153,528 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested DUE TO PARKING BRAKE BUTTON NOT WORKING.... DAMAGED (1.2.1 (g))

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high ADJUSTER BROKEN (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements FRONT AND REAR (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 140,788 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated THE LEVER HAS SNAPPED OFF (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2025 140,778 miles

Exhaust particulate filter obviously defective DPF LIGHT ON INDICATING A FAULT (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated THE LEVER HAS SNAPPED OFF (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 126,371 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 126,334 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate inscription illegible b looks like a d (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 117,099 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads look very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

battery terminal corroded

bonnet safety catch stiff

bulb warning light on

creek turning from front suspension

n/s/f drl inop

o/s/f door stiff

tpm light on

trim around n/s/f drl loose

under tray loose

washer fluid light on

Pass 12 Jan 2022 107,593 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front daytime running light not working

Fail 11 Jan 2022 107,593 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front daytime running light not working

Pass 13 Jan 2021 96,412 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 86,723 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 72,710 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 72,708 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2017 58,772 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 51,589 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 46,197 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2014 36,571 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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AB61 RMB is a 2011 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AB61 RMB, 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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AB61 RMB is a 2011 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 6 September 2011.

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