2001 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · WA51 XFG
2001 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 19 Nov 2001. Recorded mileage 60,973 miles. MOT valid until 03 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,973 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
WA51 XFG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2025
- 60,973 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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WA51 XFG Mileage History
- 21/02/202335,920 mi
- 26/09/202335,970 mi+50 mi
- 26/09/202447,109 mi+11,139 mi
- 04/11/202447,372 mi+263 mi
- 23/10/202560,973 mi+13,601 mi
Average of roughly 9,382 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
WA51 XFG 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 2001 Volkswagen Passat (WA51 XFG) between February 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm Towards Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm Towards Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm Towards Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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