2002 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · RN02 VGC
2002 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 19 Jul 2002. Recorded mileage 214,169 miles. MOT expired on 21 Oct 2022.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Oct 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 214,169 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RN02 VGC Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2021
- 214,169 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RN02 VGC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Passat (RN02 VGC) between June 2006 and October 2021.
The record contains 18 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 15 October 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)”; “Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)”.
RN02 VGC Mileage History
- 02/06/200678,300 mi
- 29/08/200681,497 mi+3,197 mi
- 18/08/200791,023 mi+9,526 mi
- 08/11/2008103,299 mi+12,276 mi
- 06/11/2009113,389 mi+10,090 mi
- 06/12/2010125,902 mi+12,513 mi
- 05/12/2011135,484 mi+9,582 mi
- 05/12/2011135,485 mi+1 mi
- 22/11/2012143,757 mi+8,272 mi
- 30/11/2013151,339 mi+7,582 mi
- 07/06/2014157,028 mi+5,689 mi
- 29/05/2015168,376 mi+11,348 mi
- 17/10/2015171,780 mi+3,404 mi
- 10/10/2016181,776 mi+9,996 mi
- 10/10/2016181,776 mi
- 13/10/2017189,811 mi+8,035 mi
- 05/10/2018196,885 mi+7,074 mi
- 17/10/2019202,883 mi+5,998 mi
- 22/10/2020208,474 mi+5,591 mi
- 15/10/2021214,169 mi+5,695 mi
- 15/10/2021214,169 mi
Average of roughly 8,840 miles per year across 21 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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