1996 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · N163 GEV
1996 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/04/1996. Recorded mileage 46,789 miles. MOT valid until 09/12/2026. Taxed until 01/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/12/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 46,789 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1896cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
N163 GEV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/11/2025
- 46,789 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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N163 GEV Mileage History
- 10/12/202240,107 mi
- 05/12/202342,750 mi+2,643 mi
- 09/12/202342,804 mi+54 mi
- 05/12/202445,363 mi+2,559 mi
- 19/11/202546,789 mi+1,426 mi
Average of roughly 2,270 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N163 GEV 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 1996 Volkswagen Passat (N163 GEV) between December 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 November 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: Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (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: “Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
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