2002 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · RN51 MKF
2002 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 22 Jan 2002. Recorded mileage 217,139 miles. MOT expired on 27 Jan 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 217,139 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RN51 MKF Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/01/2024
- 217,139 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RN51 MKF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Passat (RN51 MKF) between January 2006 and January 2024.
The record contains 19 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 25 January 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (19 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 55 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: “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front most arm. (connecting to shock absorber) (5.3.4 (a)”; “Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
RN51 MKF Mileage History
- 17/01/200676,994 mi
- 16/01/200780,380 mi+3,386 mi
- 15/01/200884,077 mi+3,697 mi
- 12/01/200986,329 mi+2,252 mi
- 11/01/201088,028 mi+1,699 mi
- 13/12/201090,871 mi+2,843 mi
- 06/12/2011104,189 mi+13,318 mi
- 06/12/2011104,189 mi
- 10/12/2012120,286 mi+16,097 mi
- 13/12/2012120,397 mi+111 mi
- 04/12/2013132,589 mi+12,192 mi
- 04/12/2013132,590 mi+1 mi
- 02/12/2014146,799 mi+14,209 mi
- 07/12/2015160,764 mi+13,965 mi
- 30/11/2016166,849 mi+6,085 mi
- 16/12/2016167,009 mi+160 mi
- 16/01/2018173,203 mi+6,194 mi
- 16/01/2018173,203 mi
- 12/12/2018180,790 mi+7,587 mi
- 24/12/2018181,114 mi+324 mi
- 16/12/2019191,131 mi+10,017 mi
- 18/12/2019191,148 mi+17 mi
- 12/01/2021199,873 mi+8,725 mi
- 21/01/2021199,900 mi+27 mi
- 17/01/2022206,667 mi+6,767 mi
- 28/01/2022206,737 mi+70 mi
- 27/01/2023210,446 mi+3,709 mi
- 25/01/2024217,139 mi+6,693 mi
Average of roughly 7,777 miles per year across 28 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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