2011 Volkswagen Passat 1.6L Diesel · WM11 KKJ
2011 Volkswagen Passat (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2011. Recorded mileage 148,594 miles. MOT expired on 05 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,594 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WM11 KKJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2025
- 148,594 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WM11 KKJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Volkswagen Passat (WM11 KKJ) between May 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 12 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (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.
WM11 KKJ Mileage History
- 21/05/2022121,272 mi
- 27/07/2023221,045 mi+99,773 mi
- 21/08/2024233,077 km
- 07/10/2025148,594 mi
Average of roughly 8,080 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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