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AD11 BYS

2011 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

235,096 mi
Last recorded235,096 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Passat103,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD11 BYS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 235,096 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 221,437 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 215,233 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 210,721 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

tyre size incorrect for car

Fail 18 Jan 2023 210,721 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

tyre size incorrect for car

Pass 7 Dec 2021 325,695 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 195,108 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2019 181,570 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 161,750 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 155,305 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Suspension arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Suspension arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 129,162 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 102,569 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 76,799 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 49,254 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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AD11 BYS is a 2011 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc 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 AD11 BYS, 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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AD11 BYS is a 2011 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 22 July 2011.

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