2011 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · NJ11 NWD

The 2011 Volkswagen Passat presents as roadworthy following a pass on 17 March 2026 at 111,417 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable, showing a clean test history across the prior four years with no advisories or mechanical flags raised by testers. A short-lived failure on 11 March 2026 at 111,414 miles is anomalous; the DVSA record lists no defects against that failure, which points to an administrative or presentation issue at the testing station rather than a fault with the vehicle itself. Annual mileage sits at a typical 7,428 per year for a fifteen-year-old car. The records show steady accumulation: 98,805 miles in March 2023, 102,365 in March 2024, 106,583 in March 2025, and 111,417 by March 2026. The roughly 4,000 to 5,000 miles added each year confirms consistent private use with no standing periods or sudden high-use spikes. The sparse, clean record gives little cause for concern on consumable wear patterns, though the absence of advisories means minor items such as tyre tread depth and brake disc condition were within limits but not detailed. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of the suspension bushes, coil springs, and subframe for corrosion given the vehicle's age and winter road salt exposure. The brake calipers and discs warrant a function check despite no binding or imbalance being logged. Exhaust emissions and structural integrity have passed annually, yet a 15-year-old Passat can develop hidden rust at sill and suspension mounting points not visible during a standard MOT ramp check. The unexplained failure days before the March 2026 pass suggests the seller rectified a non-mechanical matter quickly. Verify the V5C and test certificate to confirm the reason. Otherwise the history implies a cared-for example with no recurring faults, and only age-related wear items remain the realistic risk at 111,417 miles.