2011 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · DG61 VMF
2011 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 140,686 miles. MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,686 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DG61 VMF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/04/2026
- 140,686 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DG61 VMF 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 (DG61 VMF) between March 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
DG61 VMF Mileage History
- 28/03/2023117,321 mi
- 11/04/2024130,213 mi+12,892 mi
- 11/04/2024130,213 mi
- 28/03/2025136,825 mi+6,612 mi
- 06/04/2026140,686 mi+3,861 mi
Average of roughly 7,724 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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