2011 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · KV11 CHD
2011 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 05 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 193,819 miles. MOT valid until 24 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 193,819 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KV11 CHD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/06/2026
- 193,819 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KV11 CHD 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 (KV11 CHD) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 June 2026 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: Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))”.
KV11 CHD Mileage History
- 13/06/2024285,352 km
- 23/06/2025188,000 mi
- 17/06/2026193,691 mi+5,691 mi
- 18/06/2026193,707 mi+16 mi
- 23/06/2026193,819 mi+112 mi
Average of roughly -45,173 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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