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BV61 VJL

2011 Volkswagen Passat · Diesel · 1598cc

Red Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 15 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2011
FuelDiesel
Engine1598cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2011 Volkswagen Passat Diesel 1598cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 2 (80% pass rate). It has 149,416 miles on the clock, averaging 13,515 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BV61 VJL

MOT Status
Due date passed
149,416
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2014
80%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 2 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
13,515

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading149,416 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,825
Average per year13,515
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BV61 VJL 40k68k95k122k149k '14'22'19

Check BV61 VJL

Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage149,416 miles
Since last MOT+9,825 miles
PASS
Mileage139,591 miles
Since last MOT+6,411 miles
PASS
Mileage133,180 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,166 miles
Since last MOT+10,575 miles
PASS
Mileage122,591 miles
Since last MOT+13,766 miles
PASS
Mileage108,825 miles
Since last MOT+18,880 miles
PASS
Mileage89,945 miles
Since last MOT+20,035 miles
PASS
Mileage69,910 miles
Since last MOT+16,874 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,036 miles
Since last MOT+12,668 miles
PASS
Mileage40,368 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV61 VJL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1598cc
Year2011
First registered
Area codeBV — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier61 — September 2011 to February 2012

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About BV61 VJL

What car is BV61 VJL?

BV61 VJL is a red Volkswagen Passat, diesel (1598cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2011.

What is the mileage of BV61 VJL?

The last recorded mileage for BV61 VJL was 149,416 miles, recorded on 29 Sep 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BV61 VJL passed its MOT?

BV61 VJL has had 10 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (8 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 29 Sep 2022.

Is BV61 VJL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BV61 VJL is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2011, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is BV61 VJL?

BV61 VJL is approximately 15 years old. Age identifier 61 means registered between 1 September 2011 and 28 February 2012.