2001 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · Y242 BCW
2001 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 18 Apr 2001. Recorded mileage 213,675 miles. MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 213,675 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y242 BCW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2025
- 213,675 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y242 BCW 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 (Y242 BCW) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 October 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: Lighting (14 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 49 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: “Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system offside rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
Y242 BCW Mileage History
- 21/10/2023193,878 mi
- 23/10/2023193,878 mi
- 21/10/2024203,248 mi+9,370 mi
- 22/10/2024203,249 mi+1 mi
- 20/10/2025213,675 mi+10,426 mi
Average of roughly 9,905 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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