2011 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · AD11 AAU
2011 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 18 Jul 2011. Recorded mileage 162,872 miles. MOT expired on 17 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jul 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,872 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AD11 AAU Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/07/2023
- 162,872 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AD11 AAU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Volkswagen Passat (AD11 AAU) between July 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
AD11 AAU Mileage History
- 05/07/2022153,589 mi
- 05/07/2023162,872 mi+9,283 mi
Average of roughly 9,291 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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