2011 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · AF61 ULU
2011 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 06 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 109,024 miles. MOT expired on 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,024 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AF61 ULU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/10/2025
- 109,024 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AF61 ULU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Volkswagen Passat (AF61 ULU) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
AF61 ULU Mileage History
- 02/09/202292,903 mi
- 04/10/202397,259 mi+4,356 mi
- 05/10/202397,260 mi+1 mi
- 02/11/2024103,873 mi+6,613 mi
- 31/10/2025109,024 mi+5,151 mi
Average of roughly 5,099 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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