2011 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · BT61 BFY
2011 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 23 Dec 2011. Recorded mileage 120,791 miles. MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,791 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BT61 BFY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2026
- 120,791 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BT61 BFY 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 (BT61 BFY) between March 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
BT61 BFY Mileage History
- 23/03/2023101,182 mi
- 14/03/2024106,256 mi+5,074 mi
- 09/04/2025112,485 mi+6,229 mi
- 09/04/2025112,485 mi
- 23/04/2026120,791 mi+8,306 mi
Average of roughly 6,356 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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