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2001 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · J45 JTR

J45 JTR

2001 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 12/03/2001. Recorded mileage 159,260 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Year / Origin
2001
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 28/03/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
159,260 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.9L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 28/03/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2001
Engine
1896cc

J45 JTR Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 13/03/2025
  • 159,260 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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J45 JTR Mileage History

  1. 15/03/2022153,500 mi
  2. 21/03/2022153,586 mi+86 mi
  3. 06/03/2023155,777 mi+2,191 mi
  4. 04/03/2024157,146 mi+1,369 mi
  5. 13/03/2025159,260 mi+2,114 mi

Average of roughly 1,923 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

J45 JTR MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 12 Sept 2026, 08:05
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Volkswagen Passat (J45 JTR) between March 2022 and March 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 13 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 9 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 Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.

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