1997 Volkswagen Passat 1.8L Petrol · R226 JGH
1997 Volkswagen Passat (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1997. Recorded mileage 159,283 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/11/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,283 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1781cc
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R226 JGH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 17/11/2025
- 159,283 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
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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R226 JGH Mileage History
- 16/11/2022159,169 mi
- 16/11/2023159,241 mi+72 mi
- 16/11/2023159,245 mi+4 mi
- 14/11/2024159,270 mi+25 mi
- 17/11/2025159,283 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 38 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R226 JGH 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 1997 Volkswagen Passat (R226 JGH) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 November 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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