2011 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · KM11 RKV
2011 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 04 Jul 2011. Recorded mileage 187,041 miles. MOT valid until 09 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 187,041 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KM11 RKV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2026
- 187,041 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KM11 RKV 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 (KM11 RKV) between August 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Spring platform (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
KM11 RKV Mileage History
- 10/08/2023143,344 mi
- 08/08/2024160,265 mi+16,921 mi
- 26/08/2025176,382 mi+16,117 mi
- 04/09/2025176,386 mi+4 mi
- 11/09/2026187,041 mi+10,655 mi
Average of roughly 14,151 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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