2011 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · DL55 AMS
2011 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 290,103 miles. MOT valid until 06 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 290,103 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DL55 AMS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/03/2026
- 290,103 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.
DL55 AMS 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 (DL55 AMS) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
DL55 AMS Mileage History
- 07/03/2023250,485 mi
- 09/02/2024263,829 mi+13,344 mi
- 21/02/2025274,467 mi+10,638 mi
- 21/02/2025274,467 mi
- 02/03/2026290,103 mi+15,636 mi
Average of roughly 13,259 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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