2001 Volkswagen Passat 2.5L Diesel · VA51 AOB
2001 Volkswagen Passat (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2001. Recorded mileage 169,628 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/09/2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/11/2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,628 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 2496cc
VA51 AOB Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/09/2016
- 169,628 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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VA51 AOB Mileage History
- 19/04/200661,564 mi
- 16/04/200781,883 mi+20,319 mi
- 08/04/200899,667 mi+17,784 mi
- 08/04/200899,670 mi+3 mi
- 06/11/2009125,948 mi+26,278 mi
- 18/11/2010134,668 mi+8,720 mi
- 25/11/2010134,743 mi+75 mi
- 02/11/2011140,581 mi+5,838 mi
- 03/11/2011140,581 mi
- 30/07/2012141,312 mi+731 mi
- 02/10/2013141,350 mi+38 mi
- 01/09/2014142,180 mi+830 mi
- 14/09/2015154,275 mi+12,095 mi
- 28/09/2016169,628 mi+15,353 mi
Average of roughly 10,346 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
VA51 AOB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Volkswagen Passat (VA51 AOB) between April 2006 and September 2016.
The record contains 11 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 28 September 2016 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: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Steering (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”; “Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)”; “Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”.
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