2011 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · K7 GTL
2011 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 26 May 2011. Recorded mileage 144,225 miles. MOT expired on 10 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,225 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K7 GTL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2025
- 144,225 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.
K7 GTL 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 (K7 GTL) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
K7 GTL Mileage History
- 09/09/2022131,511 mi
- 08/09/2023134,824 mi+3,313 mi
- 08/09/2023134,824 mi
- 11/09/2024137,967 mi+3,143 mi
- 08/09/2025144,225 mi+6,258 mi
Average of roughly 4,241 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volkswagen Volkswagen Passat Mk7 (B7)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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