2011 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · FL61 BVA
2011 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 210,521 miles. MOT expired on 03 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 210,521 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FL61 BVA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/11/2025
- 210,521 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.
FL61 BVA 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 (FL61 BVA) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
FL61 BVA Mileage History
- 02/11/2022186,053 mi
- 25/10/2023194,486 mi+8,433 mi
- 31/10/2024203,798 mi+9,312 mi
- 31/10/2024203,798 mi
- 04/11/2025210,521 mi+6,723 mi
Average of roughly 8,138 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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