2011 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · FP11 YVG

The 2011 Volkswagen Passat presents a stable roadworthiness profile. The most recent test on 3 June 2025 at 166,879 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the three prior annual tests from June 2022 through June 2024 also passed clean. The only blemish is a failed test on 16 June 2022 at 145,493 miles, reversed by a pass the very next day with no defects listed, which points to a minor administrative or transient issue rather than a mechanical fault. The trend shows no worsening and no recurring advisories across the visible history. Mileage has accumulated at a typical rate for a fifteen-year-old car. The record moves from 145,493 miles in June 2022 to 152,149 in June 2023, 158,167 in June 2024, and 166,879 in June 2025. That averages roughly 7,000 miles per year across the logged period, below the lifetime norm of 11,125, suggesting lighter recent use. The clean pass sequence with no flagged corrosion, suspension bushes, brake discs, or exhaust emissions issues implies the previous keeper kept basic statutory maintenance current. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of structural integrity and underbody corrosion given the vehicle's age and 166,879 miles. The MOT record shows no advisories on coil springs, binding calipers, or worn suspension components, but testers vary in rigor and a clean sheet does not certify component life. Verify the timing belt and water pump service history, as these are due by age and mileage on this engine and fall outside MOT scope. Check tyre tread depth and sidewall condition despite no MOT flags, since consumable wear sits below the test threshold between visits. The 2022 fail-with-no-defect pattern warrants a glance at the DVSA failure reason code if available, though the immediate pass implies no lasting concern. Overall the documentary evidence supports a structurally sound, lightly used example requiring only standard pre-purchase diligence.