2011 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · VK61 AEN
2011 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 19 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 160,557 miles. MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,557 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VK61 AEN Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2026
- 160,557 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VK61 AEN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Volkswagen Passat (VK61 AEN) between September 2014 and September 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 30 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (23 issues), Tyres (20 issues), Brakes (15 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 50 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
VK61 AEN Mileage History
- 05/09/201464,751 mi
- 11/09/201464,751 mi
- 05/08/201583,541 mi+18,790 mi
- 06/08/201583,542 mi+1 mi
- 12/09/201697,967 mi+14,425 mi
- 12/09/201697,967 mi
- 09/09/2017110,279 mi+12,312 mi
- 09/09/2017110,279 mi
- 03/09/2018123,372 mi+13,093 mi
- 05/09/2018123,373 mi+1 mi
- 24/09/2019130,304 mi+6,931 mi
- 14/09/2020134,543 mi+4,239 mi
- 21/09/2021136,216 mi+1,673 mi
- 21/09/2021136,216 mi
- 20/09/2022139,991 mi+3,775 mi
- 28/09/2023145,557 mi+5,566 mi
- 20/09/2024150,279 mi+4,722 mi
- 20/09/202434,702 mi-115,577 mi
- 22/09/2025155,313 mi+120,611 mi
- 22/09/2025155,313 mi
- 24/09/2026160,557 mi+5,244 mi
- 30/09/2026160,557 mi
Average of roughly 7,939 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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