2001 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · YK51 GPU
2001 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 180,673 miles. MOT expired on 22 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 180,673 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YK51 GPU Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2024
- 180,673 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YK51 GPU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Volkswagen Passat (YK51 GPU) between August 2006 and October 2024.
The record contains 19 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 24 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (23 issues), Tyres (20 issues), Brakes (16 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 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: “Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 58% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached top front n/s (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”.
YK51 GPU Mileage History
- 26/08/200646,196 mi
- 20/08/200759,920 mi+13,724 mi
- 21/08/200759,920 mi
- 30/08/200871,802 mi+11,882 mi
- 22/08/200980,149 mi+8,347 mi
- 22/08/200980,149 mi
- 20/08/201086,380 mi+6,231 mi
- 23/08/201086,380 mi
- 13/08/201195,201 mi+8,821 mi
- 31/08/2012104,543 mi+9,342 mi
- 31/08/2012104,547 mi+4 mi
- 09/09/2013116,159 mi+11,612 mi
- 08/09/2014123,326 mi+7,167 mi
- 09/09/2014123,365 mi+39 mi
- 04/09/2015127,065 mi+3,700 mi
- 30/08/2016129,881 mi+2,816 mi
- 01/09/2016129,915 mi+34 mi
- 21/08/2017133,232 mi+3,317 mi
- 05/09/2018139,645 mi+6,413 mi
- 03/09/2019147,829 mi+8,184 mi
- 10/09/2019147,948 mi+119 mi
- 24/08/2020155,680 mi+7,732 mi
- 25/08/2020155,729 mi+49 mi
- 01/09/2021163,629 mi+7,900 mi
- 07/09/2021163,761 mi+132 mi
- 06/09/2022172,468 mi+8,707 mi
- 18/09/2023179,990 mi+7,522 mi
- 22/09/2023180,003 mi+13 mi
- 24/10/2024180,673 mi+670 mi
Average of roughly 7,404 miles per year across 29 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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