1996 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · P786 ACT
1996 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 183,432 miles. MOT expired on 27 Oct 2009. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Oct 2009
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 183,432 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P786 ACT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/10/2008
- 183,432 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P786 ACT 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 (P786 ACT) between September 2005 and October 2008.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 October 2008 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: Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
P786 ACT Mileage History
- 13/09/2005137,615 mi
- 14/08/2006154,759 mi+17,144 mi
- 22/10/2007165,723 mi+10,964 mi
- 28/10/2008183,432 mi+17,709 mi
- 28/10/2008183,432 mi
Average of roughly 14,664 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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