2011 Volkswagen Passat 1.6L Diesel · WN11 FKD

The 2011 Volkswagen Passat achieved a defect-free MOT pass on 15 May 2025 at 98,740 miles, confirming roadworthy condition at that date, and the maintenance trend across the supplied records is stable rather than worsening. The DVSA log shows two earlier failures dated 13 May 2025 and 8 June 2024, both cleared by passes within 48 hours with no defects listed, indicating transient issues rather than chronic mechanical decay. Recorded mileage rose from 88,156 on 23 May 2023 to 94,483 on 8 June 2024, then to 98,740 by 13 May 2025, equating to roughly 5,300 and 4,300 miles per intervening year. This accumulation sits below the 6,583 miles per annum average for a fifteen-year-old car, pointing to light use. The supplied history contains no gap exceeding thirteen months between tests, and the clean sheets across those dates reveal sparse diagnostic data for a vehicle of this age. Relative to today’s date of 9 July 2026, the most recent test is fourteen months old and the annual MOT has lapsed, requiring a fresh test before road use. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs and calipers, given the vehicle’s age and the unexplained fail-pass pairs in June 2024 and May 2025. The absence of recorded advisories does not preclude latent corrosion on structural members or worn consumables such as tyres and wiper blades, especially after a year of unrecorded use since the last test. The quick re-tests imply the previous owner addressed whatever triggered the failure promptly, but the missing defect codes leave the exact rectification unknown. Prior to purchase, verify the content of those two failure entries via the full DVSA certificate, as the summary shows no defects. Check exhaust emissions and undertray condition, and confirm the odometer reading matches the 98,740 miles logged. The low annual mileage suggests gentle driving, yet standing periods can accelerate rubber perishing and brake binding, meriting a road trial.