2011 Volkswagen Passat 1.6L Diesel · AX11 GSU
2011 Volkswagen Passat (1.6L, diesel). First registered 27 Jul 2011. Recorded mileage 176,097 miles. MOT valid until 09 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,097 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AX11 GSU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2026
- 176,097 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AX11 GSU 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 (AX11 GSU) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x 2 (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
AX11 GSU Mileage History
- 03/04/2024151,571 mi
- 03/04/2024151,571 mi
- 04/04/2025164,650 mi+13,079 mi
- 04/04/2025164,650 mi
- 02/04/2026176,097 mi+11,447 mi
Average of roughly 12,290 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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