2001 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · FN51 YVB
2001 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 12 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 190,239 miles. MOT expired on 20 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 190,239 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FN51 YVB Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/06/2024
- 190,239 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FN51 YVB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Volkswagen Passat (FN51 YVB) between September 2005 and June 2024.
The record contains 18 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 01 June 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 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: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track control arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
FN51 YVB Mileage History
- 29/09/200572,816 mi
- 03/10/200678,005 mi+5,189 mi
- 03/10/200782,542 mi+4,537 mi
- 15/10/200888,740 mi+6,198 mi
- 31/10/200995,474 mi+6,734 mi
- 03/11/2010104,287 mi+8,813 mi
- 03/11/2011107,512 mi+3,225 mi
- 24/07/2014116,384 mi+8,872 mi
- 25/07/2014116,384 mi
- 14/07/2015121,563 mi+5,179 mi
- 14/07/2015121,563 mi
- 25/07/2016136,317 mi+14,754 mi
- 13/06/2017147,394 mi+11,077 mi
- 20/06/2017147,396 mi+2 mi
- 30/05/2018148,817 mi+1,421 mi
- 05/06/2018148,819 mi+2 mi
- 03/06/2019149,844 mi+1,025 mi
- 22/06/2020151,215 mi+1,371 mi
- 22/06/2020151,215 mi
- 01/06/2021160,213 mi+8,998 mi
- 11/06/2021160,455 mi+242 mi
- 06/06/2022172,376 mi+11,921 mi
- 06/06/2022172,376 mi
- 22/05/2023185,030 mi+12,654 mi
- 01/06/2024190,239 mi+5,209 mi
Average of roughly 6,289 miles per year across 25 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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