2002 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · WA02 VDO
2002 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 13 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 165,821 miles. MOT expired on 30 Aug 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Aug 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,821 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WA02 VDO Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 17/08/2023
- 165,821 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 22 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (27 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WA02 VDO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Passat (WA02 VDO) between February 2006 and August 2023.
The record contains 18 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 17 August 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (27 issues), Suspension (25 issues), Tyres (16 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 75 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 Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn frontmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn frontmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
WA02 VDO Mileage History
- 21/02/200656,160 mi
- 22/02/200760,049 mi+3,889 mi
- 20/02/200864,266 mi+4,217 mi
- 18/02/200967,092 mi+2,826 mi
- 19/02/201068,710 mi+1,618 mi
- 18/04/201170,718 mi+2,008 mi
- 03/05/201272,714 mi+1,996 mi
- 10/04/201375,276 mi+2,562 mi
- 12/04/201375,276 mi
- 25/04/201477,608 mi+2,332 mi
- 27/05/201581,124 mi+3,516 mi
- 01/09/201581,952 mi+828 mi
- 06/08/201696,046 mi+14,094 mi
- 22/08/2017110,256 mi+14,210 mi
- 23/08/2017110,256 mi
- 29/08/2018117,257 mi+7,001 mi
- 27/08/2019123,823 mi+6,566 mi
- 13/08/2020135,131 mi+11,308 mi
- 21/08/2020135,135 mi+4 mi
- 24/08/2021144,540 mi+9,405 mi
- 31/08/2021144,681 mi+141 mi
- 30/08/2022155,249 mi+10,568 mi
- 30/08/2022155,249 mi
- 17/08/2023165,821 mi+10,572 mi
Average of roughly 6,272 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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