2011 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · AF61 GPZ

The Volkswagen Passat presents a currently roadworthy status, having passed the most recent MOT test on 11 October 2025 at 196,014 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend across the available history is stable, with every annual test from 2022 onwards resulting in a pass. A single anomaly appears on 11 October 2024, where the vehicle failed and passed on the same day at 183,726 miles with no defects logged; this points to an administrative or procedural rejection rather than a mechanical fault, and the tester raised no advisories at any stage. The recorded mileage shows consistent annual use. The car covered 158,976 miles at the 12 October 2022 test, rose to 169,078 by 14 October 2023, then 183,726 by October 2024, and reached 196,014 by October 2025. That equates to roughly 12,000 to 14,000 miles per year, slightly above the implied average for a 2011 model but steady rather than sporadic. No long dormant periods or sudden accumulation spikes are evident. The DVSA record itself is sparse on faults, with no advisories for tyres, brakes, suspension bushes, corrosion, or emissions across the five-year span. Given the clean test sheet and high total mileage of 196,014, a buyer should still verify wear on consumable items the MOT may not flag in detail. Inspect the front and rear brake disc thickness, check for worn coil springs or degraded suspension bushes, and confirm the exhaust emissions remain within limits under load. The absence of recorded advisories does not exempt a 15-year-old high-mileage Passat from age-related fatigue in structural and mechanical components. A physical inspection should also include underbody checks for corrosion around subframes and sills, plus a road test to detect any binding calipers or steering play. The same-day fail and pass in 2024 suggests the owner addressed whatever halted the test immediately, implying responsive upkeep rather than neglect. Overall, the documentary evidence supports a maintained vehicle, but in-person verification of high-wear items remains prudent at this mileage.