2011 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · RE11 WPX
2011 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27 May 2011. Recorded mileage 122,176 miles. MOT valid until 06 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,176 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RE11 WPX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/06/2026
- 122,176 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RE11 WPX 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 (RE11 WPX) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 June 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: Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Tyres (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 light source and lamp not compatible LED fitted (4.1.4 (c))”; “Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED fitted (4.1.4 (c))”; “Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))”.
RE11 WPX Mileage History
- 22/06/2023107,833 mi
- 22/06/2024112,933 mi+5,100 mi
- 10/06/2025118,203 mi+5,270 mi
- 16/06/2025118,233 mi+30 mi
- 09/06/2026122,176 mi+3,943 mi
Average of roughly 4,836 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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