2001 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · BU51 XBK
2001 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2001. Recorded mileage 139,582 miles. MOT expired on 27 Nov 2020.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Nov 2020
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (06 Jul 2021)
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,582 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BU51 XBK Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/11/2019
- 139,582 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BU51 XBK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Volkswagen Passat (BU51 XBK) between November 2006 and November 2019.
The record contains 14 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 26 November 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Windscreen (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
BU51 XBK Mileage History
- 24/11/200658,107 mi
- 21/11/200764,661 mi+6,554 mi
- 31/10/200871,918 mi+7,257 mi
- 29/10/200980,355 mi+8,437 mi
- 19/11/201086,349 mi+5,994 mi
- 19/11/201086,350 mi+1 mi
- 27/10/201192,135 mi+5,785 mi
- 26/10/201297,214 mi+5,079 mi
- 30/10/201297,226 mi+12 mi
- 21/11/2013104,141 mi+6,915 mi
- 28/10/2014109,602 mi+5,461 mi
- 28/10/2014109,602 mi
- 13/11/2015114,020 mi+4,418 mi
- 26/11/2015114,028 mi+8 mi
- 17/11/2016120,765 mi+6,737 mi
- 24/11/2017126,416 mi+5,651 mi
- 22/11/2018131,982 mi+5,566 mi
- 28/11/2018131,986 mi+4 mi
- 26/11/2019139,580 mi+7,594 mi
- 26/11/2019139,582 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 6,265 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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