2001 Volkswagen Passat 1.8L Petrol · 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
- 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: 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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Y478 JNK Mileage History
- 05/04/2006103,288 mi
- 30/06/2007107,945 mi+4,657 mi
- 30/06/2007107,945 mi
- 30/06/2008111,388 mi+3,443 mi
- 01/07/2009115,570 mi+4,182 mi
- 02/07/2009115,578 mi+8 mi
- 23/12/2010117,469 mi+1,891 mi
- 11/01/2011117,476 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 2,974 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
Y478 JNK MOT History
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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