2002 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · AF52 LPL
2002 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2002. Recorded mileage 124,507 miles. MOT expired on 14 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Aug 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,507 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AF52 LPL Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2022
- 124,507 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AF52 LPL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Passat (AF52 LPL) between September 2021 and September 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 September 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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: “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”.
AF52 LPL Mileage History
- 08/09/2021122,537 mi
- 08/09/2021122,535 mi-2 mi
- 16/09/2022124,507 mi+1,972 mi
Average of roughly 1,929 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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