1996 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Petrol · N431 TPM
1996 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1996. Recorded mileage 201,154 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/02/2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (10/09/2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 201,154 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1984cc
N431 TPM Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/01/2010
- 201,154 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 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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N431 TPM Mileage History
- 24/01/2006137,873 mi
- 19/01/2007145,155 mi+7,282 mi
- 30/01/2008175,867 mi+30,712 mi
- 20/01/2009195,011 mi+19,144 mi
- 09/01/2010200,876 mi+5,865 mi
- 20/01/2010201,154 mi+278 mi
Average of roughly 15,862 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
N431 TPM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Passat (N431 TPM) between January 2006 and January 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 January 2010 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 (10 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)”.
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