2011 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · BL11 SZK
2011 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 11 Jul 2011. Recorded mileage 120,613 miles. MOT expired on 06 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,613 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BL11 SZK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/10/2025
- 120,613 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BL11 SZK 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 (BL11 SZK) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 October 2025 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: Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
BL11 SZK Mileage History
- 27/10/2023104,850 mi
- 31/10/2024111,784 mi+6,934 mi
- 06/11/2024111,790 mi+6 mi
- 31/10/2025120,613 mi+8,823 mi
- 31/10/2025120,613 mi
Average of roughly 7,832 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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