2011 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · AJ11 XBU
2011 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 16 Aug 2011. Recorded mileage 130,623 miles. MOT expired on 06 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,623 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AJ11 XBU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2025
- 130,623 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AJ11 XBU 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 (AJ11 XBU) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
AJ11 XBU Mileage History
- 30/09/2022179,084 km
- 27/09/2023117,965 mi
- 07/10/2024124,735 mi+6,770 mi
- 22/09/2025130,623 mi+5,888 mi
- 23/09/2025130,623 mi
Average of roughly -16,255 miles per year across 5 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: Below Average
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