1996 Volkswagen Passat 1.8L Petrol · N245 HHG
1996 Volkswagen Passat (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1996. Recorded mileage 13,366 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/02/2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/05/2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 13,366 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1781cc
N245 HHG Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 14/01/2011
- 13,366 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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N245 HHG Mileage History
- 23/01/200665,506 mi
- 24/01/200766,581 mi+1,075 mi
- 25/01/20081,117 mi-65,464 mi
- 17/01/20094,462 mi+3,345 mi
- 17/01/20094,462 mi
- 16/01/20109,273 mi+4,811 mi
- 14/01/201113,366 mi+4,093 mi
Average of roughly -10,481 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
N245 HHG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Passat (N245 HHG) between January 2006 and January 2011.
The record contains 5 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 January 2011 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). 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: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”; “Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)”.
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