VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT BV61VHU has 18 MOTs

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This 2011 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT has Passed 13 MOTs and Failed 5 times since 2014

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 142,453 miles 7 months ago on Monday 30th March 2026 at 17:09.

The current MOT will expire in 5 months on Monday 29th March 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 12 months on Friday 1st October 2027.

BV61VHU MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED29TH MARCH 2027142,453 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Underbody Corrosion
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED30TH MARCH 2026142,453 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  2. PRS - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Underbody Corrosion
  6. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED17TH MARCH 202527TH MARCH 2026135,674 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
PASSED28TH MARCH 202427TH MARCH 2025133,384 MI
FAILED14TH MARCH 2024133,380 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Cutting Out Inner Edge. (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Cutting Out Inner Edge. (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED2ND MARCH 202318TH MARCH 2024130,205 MI
PASSED19TH MARCH 202218TH MARCH 2023124,557 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED1ST MARCH 202115TH MARCH 2022113,581 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin Worn To Limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Brake Disc Inner Face Slightly Rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED26TH FEBRUARY 2021113,579 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin Worn To Limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Brake Disc Inner Face Slightly Rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED9TH MARCH 202015TH MARCH 2021108,043 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Level Low
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Inner Faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both Rear Bushes In Poor Condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED8TH MARCH 201915TH MARCH 202096,568 MI
FAILED8TH MARCH 201996,568 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Outer Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a))
PASSED13TH MARCH 201815TH MARCH 201986,883 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Mounting Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Mounting Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
PASSED16TH MARCH 201715TH MARCH 201876,252 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Inner Brake Pads ?
FAILED16TH MARCH 201776,252 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Tear, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure 235-45-17 Wires Exposed (4.1.d.1b)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Inner Brake Pads ?
PASSED4TH FEBRUARY 20163RD FEBRUARY 201764,333 MI
PASSED13TH JULY 201523RD JULY 201663,194 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Macpherson Strut Has Slight Movement At The Upper Attachment (2.5.a.1c)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Macpherson Strut Has Slight Play In The Sliding Bush Or Gland (2.5.b.1b)
PASSED24TH JULY 201423RD JULY 201548,212 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

BV61VHU Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 72% | MOT Failure Rate: 28%

BV61VHU MOT Comments

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BV61VHU Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 142,453 miles | Average yearly mileage: 9,497 miles

BV61VHU FAQs

This Volkswagen Passat with registration BV61VHU was manufactured on Friday 2nd September 2011 so it is currently 15 years old. Its colour is Grey and it has a 1.6 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 142,453 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 9,497 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 18 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Passat beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2014. We can see 5 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means BV61VHU has a 72% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Passat has had 35 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 5 Major, 0 Dangerous and 1 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Passat is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 12 months on Friday 1st October 2027 .

Does BV61VHU have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Thursday 15th October 2026 BV61VHU does have an active MOT. Read more

Is BV61VHU Taxed?

Yes, as of Thursday 15th October 2026 BV61VHU does have Tax. Read more

When does BV61VHU Tax expire?

The current Tax for BV61VHU will expire in 12 months on Friday 1st October 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does BV61VHU MOT expire?

The current MOT for BV61VHU will expire in 5 months on Monday 29th March 2027. Read more

When did BV61VHU have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for BV61VHU was on Monday 30th March 2026 at 17:09. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has BV61VHU Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 18 MOTs on record for BV61VHU we can see 13 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has BV61VHU Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 18 MOTs on record for BV61VHU we can see 5 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 72% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is BV61VHU?

BV61VHU is registered as a 2011 Volkswagen Passat. Read more

How many miles has BV61VHU done?

The odometer reading for BV61VHU at the last MOT in March 2026 was 142,453 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 9,497 miles per year. Read more

How old is BV61VHU?

The vehicle BV61VHU was manufactured in 2011 so it is currently 15 years old. It was first registered on Friday 2nd September 2011. Read more

What colour is BV61VHU?

The official colour of BV61VHU is recorded as Grey. Read more

What engine does BV61VHU have?

BV61VHU has a 1.6 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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