2011 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · DS11 VVH
2011 Nissan Qashqai (1.5L, diesel). First registered 21 Jun 2011. Recorded mileage 135,338 miles. MOT expired on 04 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN QASHQAI
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,338 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DS11 VVH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2025
- 135,338 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DS11 VVH 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 Nissan Qashqai (DS11 VVH) between October 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 September 2025 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: Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
DS11 VVH Mileage History
- 06/10/2023103,524 mi
- 30/09/2024122,191 mi+18,667 mi
- 03/10/2024122,351 mi+160 mi
- 30/09/2025135,338 mi+12,987 mi
- 30/09/2025135,338 mi
Average of roughly 16,027 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Nissan Qashqai Mk1 (J10)
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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