2011 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · BR61 SAB
2011 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 117,528 miles. MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,528 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BR61 SAB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/03/2026
- 117,528 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BR61 SAB 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 (BR61 SAB) between March 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
BR61 SAB Mileage History
- 18/03/202292,405 mi
- 17/03/2023102,213 mi+9,808 mi
- 23/02/2024106,204 mi+3,991 mi
- 24/02/2025113,640 mi+7,436 mi
- 06/03/2026117,528 mi+3,888 mi
Average of roughly 6,334 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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