2011 Volkswagen Passat 1.8L Petrol · DL60 TXR
2011 Volkswagen Passat (1.8L, petrol). First registered 28 Jan 2011. Recorded mileage 114,085 miles. MOT valid until 15 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,085 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DL60 TXR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/08/2026
- 114,085 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DL60 TXR 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 (DL60 TXR) between July 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
DL60 TXR Mileage History
- 17/07/2024102,115 mi
- 05/08/2025109,112 mi+6,997 mi
- 05/08/2025109,113 mi+1 mi
- 14/08/2026114,085 mi+4,972 mi
- 14/08/2026114,085 mi
Average of roughly 5,768 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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