Volkswagen Passat SE Bluemotion Tech TDI (2011)
2011 Volkswagen Passat SE Bluemotion Tech TDI
CarHunch analysed 977 real MOT records for the 2011 Volkswagen Passat SE Bluemotion Tech TDI.
Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2011 Passat diesel has a first-time MOT pass rate of just 57.8%, significantly below the UK average of 80%, which means you should expect a higher chance of failing and needing repairs before it passes. The good news is that dangerous defects are essentially absent at 0%, so while this car needs attention, it's not unsafe in obvious ways.
With a median mileage of 132,371 miles for a 13-year-old car, these Passats have been driven hard but not beyond typical expectations. The average 0.68 failures per vehicle suggests structural issues rather than one-off problems, likely related to age and the demanding nature of diesel engines—factor in a pre-purchase inspection and budget for at least one MOT cycle of repairs before you buy.
The 2011 Volkswagen Passat SE Bluemotion Tech TDI passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (85.9% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.
These stats describe 977 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.
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Before you buy a 2011 Volkswagen Passat SE Bluemotion Tech TDI
Based on MOT data from 977 vehicles — here's what to check.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
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| Diesel (99%) | 967 | 85.9% | 0.68 |
Colour Breakdown
Based on 1,893 Volkswagen Passat SE Bluemotion Tech TDI vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
Mileage Distribution
Most 2011 Volkswagen Passat SE Bluemotion Tech TDI vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2011 Volkswagen Passat SE Bluemotion Tech TDI vehicles fall between 107,377 and 154,759 miles.
2011 Volkswagen Passat SE Bluemotion Tech TDI — Still on the Road
Most 2011 Volkswagen Passat SE Bluemotion Tech TDIs are still being driven.
417 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 78% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.
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