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PJ61 SZY

2012 Volkswagen Passat · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Preston, Preston · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlack
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 154,226 miles on the clock, averaging 9,856 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 SZY

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
154,226
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2015
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
9,856

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading154,226 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,635
Average per year9,856
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PJ61 SZY 41k69k98k126k154k '15'26'22

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage154,226 miles
Since last MOT+5,635 miles
PASS
Mileage148,591 miles
Since last MOT+2,598 miles
PASS
Mileage145,993 miles
Since last MOT+4,486 miles
PASS
Mileage141,507 miles
Since last MOT+3,395 miles
PASS
Mileage138,112 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,109 miles
PASS
PASS
Mileage95,142 miles
Since last MOT+12,845 miles
PASS
Mileage82,297 miles
Since last MOT+13,013 miles
PASS
Mileage69,284 miles
Since last MOT+769 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,515 miles
Since last MOT+27,686 miles
PASS
Mileage40,829 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Passat

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Potential Patterns Not Qualifying as for CFGB

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Vehicle Details

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

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About PJ61 SZY

What car is PJ61 SZY?

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

What is the mileage of PJ61 SZY?

The last recorded mileage for PJ61 SZY was 154,226 miles, recorded on 22 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PJ61 SZY passed its MOT?

PJ61 SZY has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 22 Jul 2026.

Is PJ61 SZY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PJ61 SZY 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 SZY?

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