2001 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · GP51 YLC
2001 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2001. Recorded mileage 129,240 miles. MOT expired on 13 Oct 2017. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Oct 2017
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,240 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GP51 YLC Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2016
- 129,240 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (37 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GP51 YLC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Volkswagen Passat (GP51 YLC) between November 2006 and October 2016.
The record contains 10 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 14 October 2016 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 (37 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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: “Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)”; “Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.
GP51 YLC Mileage History
- 13/11/200660,454 mi
- 14/11/200660,454 mi
- 24/10/200768,887 mi+8,433 mi
- 27/11/200877,291 mi+8,404 mi
- 27/11/200877,291 mi
- 25/11/200985,713 mi+8,422 mi
- 25/11/201092,277 mi+6,564 mi
- 26/11/201092,278 mi+1 mi
- 01/12/201199,177 mi+6,899 mi
- 01/12/201199,177 mi
- 30/11/2012107,993 mi+8,816 mi
- 03/12/2012107,994 mi+1 mi
- 22/11/2013115,028 mi+7,034 mi
- 23/11/2013115,029 mi+1 mi
- 01/09/2015123,452 mi+8,423 mi
- 12/09/2015123,460 mi+8 mi
- 14/10/2016129,240 mi+5,780 mi
Average of roughly 6,935 miles per year across 17 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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