2011 Volkswagen Passat 1.6L Diesel · FV11 HHT

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthiness status that reflects a reactive maintenance pattern rather than preventative care. While it passed the most recent test on 6 May 2026 at 155,309 miles, this followed two consecutive failures within a single month. The trend shows a worsening state of components that were only addressed once they reached a failure point, evidenced by the transition from minor worn bushes to a fractured coil spring and missing wheel fixings in a very short period. The recorded mileage of 155,309 miles is consistent with a 15-year-old vehicle of this type, averaging approximately 10,300 miles per annum. However, the data reveals a period of very intensive use between 30 January 2025 at 145,036 miles and 6 May 2026 at 155,309 miles, where the car covered over 10,000 miles in fourteen months. This rapid accumulation likely explains the accelerated wear observed on the front suspension and braking components noted in the recent failure reports. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension and braking system. The history shows recurring issues with front suspension arm bushes and brake discs, which have been flagged as pitted or scored across multiple years. The 2026 failure for a fractured offside front coil spring and missing rear road wheel fixings suggests that critical structural integrity components have previously been neglected. Attention should also be paid to the front lower under tray to ensure it is secured and the rear bushes, which were noted as worn in the latest advisory.