2011 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · YG11 NTK
2011 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 18 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 205,646 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 205,646 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YG11 NTK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/06/2026
- 205,646 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YG11 NTK 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 (YG11 NTK) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both forward and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
YG11 NTK Mileage History
- 03/06/2024193,258 mi
- 09/06/2025198,997 mi+5,739 mi
- 10/06/2025198,997 mi
- 16/06/2026205,635 mi+6,638 mi
- 24/06/2026205,646 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 6,025 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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