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EJ61 KGU

2011 Volkswagen Passat · Diesel · 1598cc

Red Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 273,648 miles on the clock, averaging 20,741 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EJ61 KGU

MOT Status
Due date passed
273,648
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2014
83%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
20,741

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading273,648 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,792
Average per year20,741
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EJ61 KGU 104k146k189k231k274k '14'23'20

Check EJ61 KGU

Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage273,648 miles
Since last MOT+12,792 miles
PASS
Mileage260,856 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage260,856 miles
Since last MOT+6,354 miles
PASS
Mileage254,502 miles
Since last MOT+26,970 miles
PASS
Mileage227,532 miles
Since last MOT+27,831 miles
PASS
Mileage199,701 miles
Since last MOT+18,717 miles
PASS
Mileage180,984 miles
Since last MOT+22,950 miles
PASS
Mileage158,034 miles
Since last MOT+26,268 miles
PASS
Mileage131,766 miles
Since last MOT+15,499 miles
PASS
Mileage116,267 miles
Since last MOT+12,739 miles
PASS
Mileage103,528 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,528 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ61 KGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1598cc
Year2011
First registered
Area codeEJ — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier61 — September 2011 to February 2012

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About EJ61 KGU

What car is EJ61 KGU?

EJ61 KGU is an red Volkswagen Passat, diesel (1598cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2011.

What is the mileage of EJ61 KGU?

The last recorded mileage for EJ61 KGU was 273,648 miles, recorded on 23 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EJ61 KGU passed its MOT?

EJ61 KGU has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 23 Jan 2023.

Is EJ61 KGU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EJ61 KGU 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 EJ61 KGU?

EJ61 KGU is approximately 15 years old. Age identifier 61 means registered between 1 September 2011 and 28 February 2012.