VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT VK61JWL has 16 MOTs

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This 2011 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT has Passed 12 MOTs and Failed 4 times since 2014

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 200,247 miles 9 months ago on Tuesday 7th October 2025 at 14:30.

The current MOT will expire in 3 months on Wednesday 7th October 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 12 months on Thursday 1st July 2027.

VK61JWL MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED7TH OCTOBER 2026200,247 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED27TH SEPTEMBER 20247TH OCTOBER 2025193,558 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED7TH OCTOBER 20237TH OCTOBER 2024188,196 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED6TH OCTOBER 20227TH OCTOBER 2023172,889 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Nail In Tyre
FAILED6TH OCTOBER 2022172,889 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Console (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Console (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. MINOR - Offside Front Upper Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Nail In Tyre
PASSED8TH OCTOBER 20217TH OCTOBER 2022138,142 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  2. ADVISORY - Electronic Parking Brake Defective But Can Be Satisfactorily Operated Parking Brake Switch (1.1.6 (d))
FAILED8TH OCTOBER 2021138,142 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Bulge, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure 235/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  3. ADVISORY - Electronic Parking Brake Defective But Can Be Satisfactorily Operated Parking Brake Switch (1.1.6 (d))
PASSED30TH SEPTEMBER 20205TH OCTOBER 2021118,418 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
FAILED30TH SEPTEMBER 2020118,418 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Central Rear Seat Belt Buckle Not Functioning As Intended (7.1.2 (d))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Bonnet Primary Retaining Device Excessively Deteriorated Bonnet Cannot Be Opened, Items Not Inspected (3.1 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Tpms Indicates Low Tyre Pressures
PASSED4TH OCTOBER 20195TH OCTOBER 2020111,477 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED4TH OCTOBER 20185TH OCTOBER 2019101,872 MI
PASSED6TH OCTOBER 20175TH OCTOBER 201891,194 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Age Cracked
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Age Cracked
PASSED21ST SEPTEMBER 201626TH SEPTEMBER 201780,501 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED22ND SEPTEMBER 201526TH SEPTEMBER 201671,520 MI
PASSED17TH SEPTEMBER 201426TH SEPTEMBER 201561,914 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Delaminated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
  2. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  3. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
FAILED12TH SEPTEMBER 201461,914 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  3. FAIL - Windscreen Has A Sticker Or Other Obstruction Encroaching By More Than 10mm Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1b)
  4. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Delaminated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  8. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  9. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

VK61JWL Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 75% | MOT Failure Rate: 25%

VK61JWL MOT Comments

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VK61JWL Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 200,247 miles | Average yearly mileage: 14,303 miles

VK61JWL FAQs

This Volkswagen Passat with registration VK61JWL was manufactured on Monday 26th September 2011 so it is currently 15 years old. Its colour is Grey and it has a 2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 200,247 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 14,303 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 16 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Passat beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2014. We can see 4 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means VK61JWL has a 75% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Passat has had 26 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 1 Minor, 4 Major, 1 Dangerous and 3 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 Thursday 1st July 2027 .

Does VK61JWL have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Thursday 2nd July 2026 VK61JWL does have an active MOT. Read more

Is VK61JWL Taxed?

Yes, as of Thursday 2nd July 2026 VK61JWL does have Tax. Read more

When does VK61JWL Tax expire?

The current Tax for VK61JWL will expire in 12 months on Thursday 1st July 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 VK61JWL MOT expire?

The current MOT for VK61JWL will expire in 3 months on Wednesday 7th October 2026. Read more

When did VK61JWL have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for VK61JWL was on Tuesday 7th October 2025 at 14:30. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has VK61JWL Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 16 MOTs on record for VK61JWL we can see 12 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 VK61JWL Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 16 MOTs on record for VK61JWL we can see 4 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 75% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is VK61JWL?

VK61JWL is registered as a 2011 Volkswagen Passat. Read more

How many miles has VK61JWL done?

The odometer reading for VK61JWL at the last MOT in October 2025 was 200,247 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 14,303 miles per year. Read more

How old is VK61JWL?

The vehicle VK61JWL was manufactured in 2011 so it is currently 15 years old. It was first registered on Monday 26th September 2011. Read more

What colour is VK61JWL?

The official colour of VK61JWL is recorded as Grey. Read more

What engine does VK61JWL have?

VK61JWL has a 2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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