2011 Volkswagen Passat 1.8L Petrol · LX11 SZR
2011 Volkswagen Passat (1.8L, petrol). First registered 03 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 158,398 km. MOT valid until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 158,398 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LX11 SZR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/03/2026
- 158,398 km recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LX11 SZR 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 (LX11 SZR) between March 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
LX11 SZR Odometer History
- 16/03/202272,968 mi
- 03/04/202379,125 mi+6,157 mi
- 30/03/202486,034 mi+6,909 mi
- 29/03/202593,288 mi+7,254 mi
- 17/03/2026158,398 km
Average of roughly 21,343 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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