2011 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · BN53 CMS
2011 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 2011. Recorded mileage 165,899 miles. MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,899 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
BN53 CMS Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2026
- 165,899 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BN53 CMS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Volkswagen Passat (BN53 CMS) between July 2014 and April 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 28 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
BN53 CMS Mileage History
- 31/07/201426,965 mi
- 05/06/201532,533 mi+5,568 mi
- 27/05/201646,604 mi+14,071 mi
- 30/05/201758,768 mi+12,164 mi
- 21/05/201871,237 mi+12,469 mi
- 23/05/201984,419 mi+13,182 mi
- 08/04/2021101,556 mi+17,137 mi
- 16/04/2021101,591 mi+35 mi
- 11/04/2022112,649 mi+11,058 mi
- 18/04/2022112,649 mi
- 17/04/2023121,668 mi+9,019 mi
- 05/04/2024135,779 mi+14,111 mi
- 16/04/2025152,997 mi+17,218 mi
- 21/04/2026165,818 mi+12,821 mi
- 28/04/2026165,899 mi+81 mi
Average of roughly 11,833 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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