2002 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Petrol · AF51 GFO
2002 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, petrol). First registered 03 Jan 2002. Recorded mileage 115,730 miles. MOT expired on 25 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,730 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AF51 GFO Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/01/2025
- 115,730 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AF51 GFO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Passat (AF51 GFO) between December 2005 and January 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 17 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (14 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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: “Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust blowing centre section (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
AF51 GFO Mileage History
- 15/12/200543,832 mi
- 02/01/200754,851 mi+11,019 mi
- 05/01/200754,894 mi+43 mi
- 02/01/200859,620 mi+4,726 mi
- 02/01/200859,620 mi
- 06/01/200962,858 mi+3,238 mi
- 04/01/201066,894 mi+4,036 mi
- 21/12/201070,547 mi+3,653 mi
- 12/12/201173,788 mi+3,241 mi
- 20/12/201277,437 mi+3,649 mi
- 30/12/201380,722 mi+3,285 mi
- 05/01/201584,271 mi+3,549 mi
- 06/01/201686,537 mi+2,266 mi
- 25/01/201686,568 mi+31 mi
- 26/01/201686,573 mi+5 mi
- 17/01/201789,423 mi+2,850 mi
- 11/01/201892,392 mi+2,969 mi
- 11/01/201892,392 mi
- 07/01/201994,381 mi+1,989 mi
- 18/01/201994,390 mi+9 mi
- 21/01/202097,803 mi+3,413 mi
- 21/01/202097,803 mi
- 25/01/202199,412 mi+1,609 mi
- 20/01/2022102,592 mi+3,180 mi
- 21/01/2022102,592 mi
- 18/01/2023105,177 mi+2,585 mi
- 18/01/2023105,177 mi
- 19/01/2024107,709 mi+2,532 mi
- 17/01/2025115,730 mi+8,021 mi
Average of roughly 3,766 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
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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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