2011 Volkswagen Passat 1.6L Diesel · FV11 HHF

The vehicle presents an inconsistent roadworthiness profile with a clear trend of reactive maintenance rather than preventative care. While the most recent recorded test in April 2022 at 97,901 miles resulted in a pass, the preceding failure revealed multiple critical safety and mechanical defects. The transition from a failure involving a faulty SRS warning lamp, broken seat belt buckle, and defective electronic parking brake to a pass suggests the previous owner only addressed faults when forced by the MOT testing process. At 15 years old with nearly 98,000 miles, the Passat has averaged approximately 6,500 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for a vehicle of this age. However, there is a significant gap in the data, as the last recorded MOT occurred in April 2022. Given that today is June 2026, the vehicle has operated without a certified inspection for over four years. This lack of recent oversight is a major red flag, as it leaves the current state of rubber components, brakes, and structural integrity entirely unknown and untested for a long interval. A buyer must prioritize a thorough physical inspection of the suspension and braking systems. The 2021 test flagged excessively worn front suspension arm bushes, while the 2022 record noted a corroded nearside rear coil spring. These indicate that the chassis components are reaching the end of their functional life. The defective electronic parking brake switch and thin rear brake pads noted in 2022 must be verified to ensure they were actually replaced and have not degraded since. Furthermore, the driver's door failure and seat belt issues suggest a history of general mechanical and electrical neglect that may hide other underlying issues.