2002 Volkswagen Passat 1.8L Petrol · BX52 AHC
2002 Volkswagen Passat (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 178,658 miles. MOT expired on 28 Feb 2013.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Feb 2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Mar 2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,658 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BX52 AHC Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/03/2012
- 178,658 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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BX52 AHC Mileage History
- 01/09/2006120,493 mi
- 11/09/2006121,201 mi+708 mi
- 28/08/2007129,771 mi+8,570 mi
- 01/09/2008138,267 mi+8,496 mi
- 04/09/2009151,212 mi+12,945 mi
- 04/09/2009151,212 mi
- 28/09/2010162,529 mi+11,317 mi
- 01/03/2012178,658 mi+16,129 mi
- 01/03/2012178,658 mi
Average of roughly 10,581 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
BX52 AHC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Passat (BX52 AHC) between September 2006 and March 2012.
The record contains 6 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 01 March 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”.
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