VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT VK61JYB 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 163,712 miles 9 months ago on Wednesday 12th November 2025 at 15:35.

The current MOT will expire in 4 months on Thursday 10th December 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 6 months on Monday 1st February 2027.

VK61JYB MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED10TH DECEMBER 2026163,712 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  3. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Outer Sill Covers Fitted
FAILED12TH NOVEMBER 2025163,712 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  3. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Outer Sill Covers Fitted
  5. MAJOR - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Rear Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
PASSED10TH DECEMBER 202410TH DECEMBER 2025157,133 MI
PASSED28TH NOVEMBER 202310TH DECEMBER 2024149,040 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED28TH NOVEMBER 202210TH DECEMBER 2023142,944 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED28TH NOVEMBER 2022142,944 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED8TH DECEMBER 202110TH DECEMBER 2022138,795 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Outer Tyre Has A Cut But Not Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Road Wheel Slightly Distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Outer Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush Has Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush Has Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED4TH DECEMBER 202010TH DECEMBER 2021132,586 MI
PASSED2ND DECEMBER 201910TH DECEMBER 2020126,686 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Vehicles Internal Headlight Adjuster Altered To Recheck Lights
  2. MINOR - Front Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
PASSED3RD DECEMBER 201810TH DECEMBER 2019115,667 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Both Rear Tyres Wearing Smooth On Inner Edges.
PASSED28TH NOVEMBER 201710TH DECEMBER 2018104,865 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both Front Brake Discs Corroded And Lipped On Inner Faces. (3.5.1i)
PASSED25TH NOVEMBER 201610TH DECEMBER 201793,268 MI
FAILED23RD NOVEMBER 201693,226 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement Lower Rear Consol Bush (2.4.g.2)
  2. FAIL - Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
PASSED30TH NOVEMBER 201510TH DECEMBER 201683,644 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED11TH DECEMBER 201410TH DECEMBER 201575,061 MI
FAILED8TH DECEMBER 201475,061 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Front Registration Plate Character(s) Laid Out In An Incorrect Format (6.3.4f)
  2. FAIL - Rear Registration Plate Character(s) Laid Out In An Incorrect Format (6.3.4f)
PASSED23RD SEPTEMBER 20147TH OCTOBER 201572,970 MI
FAILED23RD SEPTEMBER 201472,970 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  2. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

VK61JYB Passed/Failed

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

VK61JYB MOT Comments

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VK61JYB Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 163,712 miles | Average yearly mileage: 11,694 miles

VK61JYB FAQs

This Volkswagen Passat with registration VK61JYB was manufactured on Friday 7th October 2011 so it is currently 15 years old. Its colour is Red and it has a 2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 163,712 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 11,694 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 VK61JYB has a 72% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Passat has had 25 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 4 Minor, 5 Major, 0 Dangerous and 4 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Passat is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 6 months on Monday 1st February 2027 .

Does VK61JYB have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Monday 3rd August 2026 VK61JYB does have an active MOT. Read more

Is VK61JYB Taxed?

Yes, as of Monday 3rd August 2026 VK61JYB does have Tax. Read more

When does VK61JYB Tax expire?

The current Tax for VK61JYB will expire in 6 months on Monday 1st February 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 VK61JYB MOT expire?

The current MOT for VK61JYB will expire in 4 months on Thursday 10th December 2026. Read more

When did VK61JYB have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for VK61JYB was on Wednesday 12th November 2025 at 15:35. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has VK61JYB Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 18 MOTs on record for VK61JYB 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 VK61JYB Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 18 MOTs on record for VK61JYB 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 VK61JYB?

VK61JYB is registered as a 2011 Volkswagen Passat. Read more

How many miles has VK61JYB done?

The odometer reading for VK61JYB at the last MOT in November 2025 was 163,712 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 11,694 miles per year. Read more

How old is VK61JYB?

The vehicle VK61JYB was manufactured in 2011 so it is currently 15 years old. It was first registered on Friday 7th October 2011. Read more

What colour is VK61JYB?

The official colour of VK61JYB is recorded as Red. Read more

What engine does VK61JYB have?

VK61JYB has a 2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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