2011 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · DE11 XCS
2011 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 05 May 2011. Recorded mileage 181,859 miles. MOT expired on 31 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 181,859 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DE11 XCS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/10/2025
- 181,859 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DE11 XCS 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 (DE11 XCS) 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.
DE11 XCS Mileage History
- 27/10/2023170,024 mi
- 30/10/2024175,663 mi+5,639 mi
- 01/11/2024175,664 mi+1 mi
- 28/10/2025181,852 mi+6,188 mi
- 31/10/2025181,859 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 5,878 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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