1998 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · R164 BVM

The vehicle maintains a valid roadworthiness status following a pass on February 20, 2025. The maintenance trend appears stable over the last four years, despite a singular failure recorded on that same day during the 2025 test. Because no specific defects were listed for that failure, the issue was likely rectified immediately to achieve the successful re-test. Since February 2022, the car has passed consecutive annual inspections without recorded defects or advisories. At 125,227 miles, this 1998 Volkswagen Passat has averaged approximately 4,472 miles per year. This relatively low annual mileage for a vehicle of twenty-eight years suggests light road use, which can sometimes lead to degradation of rubber components and fluid seals rather than mechanical wear. The record shows consistent annual testing intervals between 2022 and 2025, indicating a regular pattern of compliance rather than long periods of non-registration or neglect. A buyer should focus a physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis and underbody, as older vehicles with low mileage are prone to corrosion that does not always trigger an MOT failure until it becomes significant. Particular attention should be paid to the suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake lines, which can perish over time regardless of the distance driven. While the history is currently clean, the age of the vehicle means that mechanical components like the drivetrain and cooling system require manual scrutiny beyond what the MOT record provides. Buying score: 72 Risk level: Low.