2011 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · VE11 AFA
2011 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 22 Jul 2011. Recorded mileage 144,093 miles. MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,093 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VE11 AFA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/02/2026
- 144,093 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VE11 AFA 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 (VE11 AFA) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 February 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: Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”.
VE11 AFA Mileage History
- 13/02/2023110,960 mi
- 24/02/2023110,961 mi+1 mi
- 31/01/2024123,095 mi+12,134 mi
- 30/01/2025134,267 mi+11,172 mi
- 04/02/2026144,093 mi+9,826 mi
Average of roughly 11,131 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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