2011 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · GL60 TNU
2011 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Jan 2011. Recorded mileage 142,596 miles. MOT expired on 26 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,596 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL60 TNU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/07/2025
- 142,596 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL60 TNU 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 (GL60 TNU) between March 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
GL60 TNU Mileage History
- 24/03/2022130,608 mi
- 21/07/2023132,495 mi+1,887 mi
- 27/07/2023132,497 mi+2 mi
- 20/07/2024136,083 mi+3,586 mi
- 12/07/2025142,596 mi+6,513 mi
Average of roughly 3,631 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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