2011 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · WK61 YBU
2011 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 25 Nov 2011. Recorded mileage 280,531 km. MOT expired on 24 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Truro
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 280,531 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WK61 YBU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/04/2024
- 280,531 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WK61 YBU 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 (WK61 YBU) between March 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 April 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
WK61 YBU Odometer History
- 11/03/2022154,568 mi
- 30/03/2023165,006 mi+10,438 mi
- 30/03/2023165,006 mi
- 25/04/2024280,531 km
- 25/04/2024280,531 km
Average of roughly 59,300 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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