Official DVLA Record

2001 Volkswagen Passat 1.8L Petrol · Y478 JNK

Y478 JNK

2001 Volkswagen Passat (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/04/2001. Recorded mileage 117,476 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Year / Origin
2001 · Leeds
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 10/01/2012
Road Tax
Untaxed (01/06/2012)
Recorded Mileage
117,476 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 10/01/2012
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 01/06/2012
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2001
Engine
1781cc

Y478 JNK Key Findings

  • 8 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 11/01/2011
  • 117,476 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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Y478 JNK Mileage History

  1. 05/04/2006103,288 mi
  2. 30/06/2007107,945 mi+4,657 mi
  3. 30/06/2007107,945 mi
  4. 30/06/2008111,388 mi+3,443 mi
  5. 01/07/2009115,570 mi+4,182 mi
  6. 02/07/2009115,578 mi+8 mi
  7. 23/12/2010117,469 mi+1,891 mi
  8. 11/01/2011117,476 mi+7 mi

Average of roughly 2,974 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.

Y478 JNK MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 3 Oct 2026, 01:11
MOT Analysis

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

8 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Volkswagen Passat (Y478 JNK) between April 2006 and January 2011.

The record contains 5 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 11 January 2011 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 (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”; “Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”.

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