2011 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · YX61 WAO
2011 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 09 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 94,464 miles. MOT valid until 07 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,464 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YX61 WAO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2026
- 94,464 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YX61 WAO 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 (YX61 WAO) between July 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
YX61 WAO Mileage History
- 21/07/202383,715 mi
- 05/08/202489,020 mi+5,305 mi
- 30/07/202592,389 mi+3,369 mi
- 05/08/202694,459 mi+2,070 mi
- 06/08/202694,464 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 3,530 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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