2011 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · AK61 VRV
2011 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Nov 2011. Recorded mileage 137,092 miles. MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,092 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AK61 VRV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/12/2025
- 137,092 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.
AK61 VRV 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 (AK61 VRV) between December 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
AK61 VRV Mileage History
- 09/12/2022124,317 mi
- 11/12/2023127,226 mi+2,909 mi
- 15/12/2023127,242 mi+16 mi
- 18/12/2024130,863 mi+3,621 mi
- 17/12/2025137,092 mi+6,229 mi
Average of roughly 4,227 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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