2011 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · RE61 SYF
2011 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2011. Recorded mileage 163,108 miles. MOT valid until 03 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,108 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RE61 SYF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/11/2025
- 163,108 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RE61 SYF 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 (RE61 SYF) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 November 2025 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: Suspension (12 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
RE61 SYF Mileage History
- 15/11/2023155,461 mi
- 16/11/2023155,461 mi
- 02/12/2024160,467 mi+5,006 mi
- 24/11/2025163,108 mi+2,641 mi
- 24/11/2025163,108 mi
Average of roughly 3,775 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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