2011 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · YM61 PRX
2011 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 07 Nov 2011. Recorded mileage 172,040 miles. MOT valid until 13 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,040 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YM61 PRX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2026
- 172,040 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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YM61 PRX Mileage History
- 06/09/2024159,766 mi
- 11/09/2024159,766 mi
- 22/08/2025165,357 mi+5,591 mi
- 01/09/2025165,359 mi+2 mi
- 02/09/2026172,040 mi+6,681 mi
Average of roughly 6,173 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YM61 PRX 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 (YM61 PRX) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 September 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: Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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