2011 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · FR11 NNW
2011 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 18 Jul 2011. Recorded mileage 158,114 miles. MOT expired on 03 Nov 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,114 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FR11 NNW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/10/2025
- 158,114 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FR11 NNW 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 (FR11 NNW) between December 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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.
FR11 NNW Mileage History
- 16/12/2022112,480 mi
- 16/12/2022112,480 mi
- 25/11/2023129,429 mi+16,949 mi
- 04/11/2024145,455 mi+16,026 mi
- 31/10/2025158,114 mi+12,659 mi
Average of roughly 15,872 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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