2011 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · WF11 DWM
2011 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 204,072 miles. MOT valid until 02 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 204,072 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WF11 DWM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/03/2026
- 204,072 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WF11 DWM 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 (WF11 DWM) between July 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 March 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 (18 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
WF11 DWM Mileage History
- 20/07/2023192,428 mi
- 21/07/2023192,428 mi
- 01/03/2024196,054 mi+3,626 mi
- 01/03/2025198,890 mi+2,836 mi
- 03/03/2026204,072 mi+5,182 mi
Average of roughly 4,444 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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