2011 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · SB11 KFU
2011 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2011. Recorded mileage 239,738 miles. MOT expired on 16 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (14 Oct 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 239,738 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SB11 KFU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/06/2024
- 239,738 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SB11 KFU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Volkswagen Passat (SB11 KFU) between June 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 June 2024 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: Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
SB11 KFU Mileage History
- 10/06/2022202,970 mi
- 15/06/2023222,944 mi+19,974 mi
- 13/06/2024239,738 mi+16,794 mi
- 13/06/2024239,738 mi
Average of roughly 18,291 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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