2011 Volkswagen Passat 1.8L Diesel · RK61 VSG
2011 Volkswagen Passat (1.8L, diesel). First registered 20 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 158,514 miles. MOT expired on 12 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,514 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RK61 VSG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/08/2025
- 158,514 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.
RK61 VSG 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 (RK61 VSG) between September 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
RK61 VSG Mileage History
- 06/09/2023144,674 mi
- 06/09/2023144,674 mi
- 06/09/2024151,519 mi+6,845 mi
- 20/08/2025158,514 mi+6,995 mi
- 20/08/2025158,514 mi
Average of roughly 7,077 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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