2001 Volkswagen Passat 1.8L Petrol · AP51 AFX
2001 Volkswagen Passat (1.8L, petrol). First registered 14 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 71,181 miles. MOT valid until 24 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,181 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AP51 AFX Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2025
- 71,181 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AP51 AFX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Volkswagen Passat (AP51 AFX) between March 2006 and October 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 22 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
AP51 AFX Mileage History
- 11/03/200623,618 mi
- 13/04/200725,683 mi+2,065 mi
- 11/04/200828,376 mi+2,693 mi
- 11/04/200930,942 mi+2,566 mi
- 29/08/200932,107 mi+1,165 mi
- 03/09/201033,619 mi+1,512 mi
- 27/10/201135,410 mi+1,791 mi
- 06/11/201237,794 mi+2,384 mi
- 25/09/201340,020 mi+2,226 mi
- 24/09/201441,961 mi+1,941 mi
- 25/11/201544,975 mi+3,014 mi
- 21/12/201647,969 mi+2,994 mi
- 21/12/201647,969 mi
- 24/04/201851,154 mi+3,185 mi
- 26/04/201954,454 mi+3,300 mi
- 26/04/201954,454 mi
- 26/10/202060,129 mi+5,675 mi
- 25/10/202163,070 mi+2,941 mi
- 26/10/202266,207 mi+3,137 mi
- 23/10/202368,310 mi+2,103 mi
- 24/10/202368,312 mi+2 mi
- 24/10/202470,272 mi+1,960 mi
- 24/10/202470,272 mi
- 22/10/202571,181 mi+909 mi
Average of roughly 2,425 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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