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2001 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · Y242 BCW

Y242 BCW

2001 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 18/04/2001. Recorded mileage 213,675 miles. MOT valid until 22/10/2026.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 22/10/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2001
Engine
1896cc

Y242 BCW Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2025
  • 213,675 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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Y242 BCW Mileage History

  1. 21/10/2023193,878 mi
  2. 23/10/2023193,878 mi
  3. 21/10/2024203,248 mi+9,370 mi
  4. 22/10/2024203,249 mi+1 mi
  5. 20/10/2025213,675 mi+10,426 mi

Average of roughly 9,905 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Y242 BCW MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 16 May 2026, 02:04
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 (Y242 BCW) between October 2023 and October 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 20 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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