2011 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · BK11 KKR
2011 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 169,914 miles. MOT expired on 09 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,914 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BK11 KKR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 15/09/2026
- 169,914 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BK11 KKR 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 (BK11 KKR) between October 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
BK11 KKR Mileage History
- 06/10/2023136,076 mi
- 08/10/2024162,496 mi+26,420 mi
- 09/10/2025165,634 mi+3,138 mi
- 09/10/2025165,634 mi
- 15/09/2026169,914 mi+4,280 mi
Average of roughly 11,501 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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