2011 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · AB60 VOL

The Volkswagen Passat presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 10 September 2025 at 141,735 miles, with the official record showing no defects. The maintenance trend is stable across the available history, as every test from 2022 through 2025 resulted in a pass with no advisories logged. The duplicate 10 September 2025 entry showing a fail with no defects recorded is an administrative anomaly in the DVSA data rather than a mechanical fault; the subsequent pass on the same date confirms the vehicle held a valid certificate. Annual mileage sits at roughly 9,449 per year against the car's 2011 build, a typical use profile for a 15-year-old executive saloon. The records show 100,712 miles in September 2022, rising to 107,316 by August 2023, then 123,247 by September 2024, and 141,735 by September 2025. That equates to around 7,600 to 18,000 miles per year, with the largest jump of nearly 18,500 miles between 2024 and 2025 suggesting heavier recent use. No long standing gaps appear in the test schedule, and the clean advisory history indicates previous owners kept the car to a basic pass standard without deferred consumable replacements being flagged. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of the suspension bushes, coil springs, and subframe for corrosion given the vehicle's age and the 141,735-mile accumulation. The absence of recorded advisories means worn brake discs, binding calipers, or exhaust degradation were not noted by testers, but these components degrade silently between tests on high-mileage cars. Given the clean MOT trail, the Passat shows no recurring mechanical trend requiring corrective action. The lack of any structural or emissions flags across five consecutive tests implies reasonable upkeep, though the 2025 mileage surge warrants checking for drivetrain fatigue and fresh tyre condition before purchase.