2011 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · FV11 SXT

The Volkswagen Passat presents a stable roadworthiness trend, with the most recent test on 26 February 2026 at 249,465 miles returning a pass and no defects recorded. Prior annual tests in February 2025 at 225,027 miles, January 2024 at 199,993 miles, and February 2023 at 175,975 miles each passed cleanly. The only blemish is a failed test on 14 February 2023 at 175,974 miles, though the record shows no defects listed; the vehicle passed the very next day, suggesting an administrative or unlogged rectification rather than a serious mechanical fault. Mileage accumulation sits high for a 2011 model, averaging roughly 16,600 miles per year across its life. The records show consistent yearly use with no standing gaps: the car covered about 24,000 miles between the 2023 and 2024 tests, 25,000 miles to 2025, and 24,400 miles to the 2026 test. Such sustained high mileage implies regular long-distance operation, which typically stresses drivetrain components, suspension bushes, and brake discs more than short urban cycles. Given the clean advisory history, the MOT data alone reveals no recurring wear items or structural corrosion flagged by testers. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of the coil springs, suspension arms, and subframe for fatigue, as high-mileage Passats commonly develop rust at chassis mounting points not always caught in a standard test. The absence of recorded advisories across four passes indicates previous owners likely maintained basic statutory compliance, though the 2023 same-day fail-pass pair warrants a check of the test station's failure reason via the DVLA portal. At 249,465 miles, budget for imminent consumable replacement: timing belt, clutch, and exhaust system condition should be verified before purchase.