2011 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · VA11 GYW
2011 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 26 Jul 2011. Recorded mileage 183,073 miles. MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 183,073 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VA11 GYW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/07/2026
- 183,073 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VA11 GYW 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 (VA11 GYW) between August 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 July 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: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
VA11 GYW Mileage History
- 15/08/2023163,934 mi
- 15/08/2023163,934 mi
- 23/07/2024172,199 mi+8,265 mi
- 09/07/2025178,056 mi+5,857 mi
- 14/07/2026183,073 mi+5,017 mi
Average of roughly 6,570 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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