2011 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · LB11 EKJ
2011 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Jun 2011. Recorded mileage 151,953 miles. MOT valid until 06 Oct 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,953 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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LB11 EKJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 08/10/2026
- 151,953 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.
LB11 EKJ 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 (LB11 EKJ) between July 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 October 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 (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
LB11 EKJ Mileage History
- 24/07/2024133,927 mi
- 11/11/2025146,018 mi+12,091 mi
- 12/11/2025146,018 mi
- 06/10/2026151,953 mi+5,935 mi
- 08/10/2026151,953 mi
Average of roughly 8,166 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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