2011 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · SY11 VPW
2011 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 26 Apr 2011. Recorded mileage 172,587 miles. MOT expired on 18 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,587 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SY11 VPW Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2023
- 172,587 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SY11 VPW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Volkswagen Passat (SY11 VPW) between April 2014 and October 2023.
The record contains 10 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 20 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (13 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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: “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)”.
SY11 VPW Mileage History
- 25/04/201433,064 mi
- 21/05/201547,847 mi+14,783 mi
- 29/05/201547,848 mi+1 mi
- 22/04/201660,404 mi+12,556 mi
- 22/04/201660,404 mi
- 19/04/201773,374 mi+12,970 mi
- 21/04/201773,374 mi
- 18/04/201886,706 mi+13,332 mi
- 18/04/2019101,657 mi+14,951 mi
- 18/04/2019101,657 mi
- 26/08/2020114,437 mi+12,780 mi
- 27/08/2020114,437 mi
- 29/07/2021117,837 mi+3,400 mi
- 17/08/2022142,051 mi+24,214 mi
- 20/10/2023172,587 mi+30,536 mi
Average of roughly 14,708 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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