Free MOT Check →Full MOT history & mileage Service History £6.99 →Full refund if no data found Full Car Check £7.49 →Crashed, financed & ownership data by Experian
PJ61 NVS

2012 Volkswagen Passat · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Preston, Preston · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourGrey
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 2012 Volkswagen Passat Diesel 1968cc has had 8 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing once (88% pass rate). It has 178,244 miles on the clock, averaging 10,304 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 TDI CR engine is known for potential patterns not qualifying as for cfgb.

MOT & Mileage History for PJ61 NVS

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
178,244
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2015
88%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
10,304

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading178,244 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,102
Average per year10,304
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PJ61 NVS 65k93k122k150k178k '15'26'19

Check PJ61 NVS

Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage178,244 miles
Since last MOT+9,102 miles
PASS
Mileage169,142 miles
Since last MOT+13,721 miles
PASS
Mileage155,421 miles
Since last MOT+19,619 miles
PASS
Mileage135,802 miles
Since last MOT+333 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,469 miles
Since last MOT+11,060 miles
PASS
Mileage124,409 miles
Since last MOT+15,809 miles
PASS
Mileage108,600 miles
Since last MOT+43,455 miles
PASS
Mileage65,145 miles

Similar cars to consider

Buyers comparing the Volkswagen Passat often also look at these models. Check their MOT history and reliability before deciding:

🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Passat

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Passat models (2010–2014), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Potential Patterns Not Qualifying as for CFGB

Explore more about the Volkswagen Passat

Thinking about buying this car? These resources will help you make an informed decision.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ61 NVS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codePJ — Preston, Preston
Age identifier61 — September 2011 to February 2012

More PJ61 N plates

Browse all PJ61 N registrations from Preston.

About PJ61 NVS

What car is PJ61 NVS?

PJ61 NVS is a grey Volkswagen Passat, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Preston in 2012.

What is the mileage of PJ61 NVS?

The last recorded mileage for PJ61 NVS was 178,244 miles, recorded on 27 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PJ61 NVS passed its MOT?

PJ61 NVS has had 8 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (7 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 27 Jan 2026.

Is PJ61 NVS ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PJ61 NVS is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2012, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is PJ61 NVS?

PJ61 NVS is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 61 means registered between 1 September 2011 and 28 February 2012.