1998 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · R283 AAK
1998 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Feb 1998. Recorded mileage 361,244 miles. MOT expired on 05 Aug 2022.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Aug 2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (17 Nov 2021)
- Recorded Mileage
- 361,244 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R283 AAK Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2021
- 361,244 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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R283 AAK Mileage History
- 06/04/2006114,912 mi
- 04/04/2007149,102 mi+34,190 mi
- 02/04/2008174,544 mi+25,442 mi
- 01/04/2009196,842 mi+22,298 mi
- 02/04/2009196,842 mi
- 07/04/2010248,623 mi+51,781 mi
- 08/04/2010248,623 mi
- 06/04/2011302,205 mi+53,582 mi
- 26/03/2012344,968 mi+42,763 mi
- 06/08/2021361,244 mi+16,276 mi
Average of roughly 16,063 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
R283 AAK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Passat (R283 AAK) between April 2006 and August 2021.
The record contains 8 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 August 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)”; “Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)”.
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