2011 Volkswagen Passat 1.6L Diesel · FG11 VPA
2011 Volkswagen Passat (1.6L, diesel). First registered 12 May 2011. Recorded mileage 170,593 miles. MOT valid until 20 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 170,593 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FG11 VPA Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2026
- 170,593 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FG11 VPA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Volkswagen Passat (FG11 VPA) between September 2014 and May 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 13 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (23 issues), Brakes (15 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Bodywork (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 51 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 Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
FG11 VPA Mileage History
- 19/09/201496,950 mi
- 22/09/201496,950 mi
- 17/09/2015102,204 mi+5,254 mi
- 19/09/2015102,204 mi
- 08/09/2016110,457 mi+8,253 mi
- 07/09/2017119,037 mi+8,580 mi
- 07/09/2017119,037 mi
- 10/09/2018129,378 mi+10,341 mi
- 11/09/2018129,378 mi
- 25/09/2019135,470 mi+6,092 mi
- 03/10/2019135,474 mi+4 mi
- 28/09/2020143,946 mi+8,472 mi
- 15/10/2021152,708 mi+8,762 mi
- 07/12/2022158,847 mi+6,139 mi
- 20/01/2023158,849 mi+2 mi
- 13/02/2024163,314 mi+4,465 mi
- 22/05/2024163,572 mi+258 mi
- 21/05/2025167,963 mi+4,391 mi
- 13/05/2026170,593 mi+2,630 mi
Average of roughly 6,323 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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