2011 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · BW11 FHH
2011 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 26 Jul 2011. Recorded mileage 128,601 miles. MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,601 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BW11 FHH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2026
- 128,601 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BW11 FHH 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 (BW11 FHH) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 September 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: Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
BW11 FHH Mileage History
- 22/09/2023104,526 mi
- 30/09/2023104,612 mi+86 mi
- 02/09/2024111,701 mi+7,089 mi
- 15/09/2025120,112 mi+8,411 mi
- 30/09/2026128,601 mi+8,489 mi
Average of roughly 7,962 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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