2011 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · K25 HAM
2011 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27 May 2011. Recorded mileage 122,645 miles. MOT expired on 14 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,645 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K25 HAM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2025
- 122,645 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K25 HAM 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 (K25 HAM) between August 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Steering (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
K25 HAM Mileage History
- 04/08/2023107,461 mi
- 04/08/2023107,461 mi
- 22/08/2024112,842 mi+5,381 mi
- 15/10/2025122,634 mi+9,792 mi
- 16/10/2025122,645 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 6,897 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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