2011 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · HW11 GXR
2011 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 21 Apr 2011. Recorded mileage 193,747 miles. MOT expired on 25 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 193,747 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HW11 GXR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2025
- 193,747 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HW11 GXR 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 (HW11 GXR) between August 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
HW11 GXR Mileage History
- 02/08/2023172,860 mi
- 03/08/2023172,860 mi
- 05/08/2024184,486 mi+11,626 mi
- 05/08/2024184,486 mi
- 26/08/2025193,747 mi+9,261 mi
Average of roughly 10,105 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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