2001 Volkswagen Passat 1.8L Petrol · Y957 DWL
2001 Volkswagen Passat (1.8L, petrol). First registered 15 Aug 2001. Recorded mileage 143,351 miles. MOT expired on 21 Aug 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,351 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Y957 DWL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/08/2025
- 143,351 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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Y957 DWL Mileage History
- 15/08/2022137,542 mi
- 21/08/2023139,608 mi+2,066 mi
- 07/08/2024141,686 mi+2,078 mi
- 01/08/2025143,351 mi+1,665 mi
Average of roughly 1,961 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Y957 DWL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Volkswagen Passat (Y957 DWL) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 14 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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.
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