2002 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Petrol · RA52 LVR
2002 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, petrol). First registered 27 Dec 2002. Recorded mileage 159,303 miles. MOT expired on 26 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,303 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RA52 LVR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2025
- 159,303 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RA52 LVR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Passat (RA52 LVR) between July 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi section section broken (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Drop link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
RA52 LVR Mileage History
- 26/07/2023147,707 mi
- 26/07/2023147,713 mi+6 mi
- 16/07/2024153,401 mi+5,688 mi
- 08/07/2025159,301 mi+5,900 mi
- 08/07/2025159,303 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 5,938 miles per year across 5 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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