1997 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · R612 MDD
1997 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 132,153 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/10/2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/11/2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,153 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1896cc
R612 MDD Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2008
- 132,153 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 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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R612 MDD Mileage History
- 29/09/2005105,354 mi
- 30/09/2006114,200 mi+8,846 mi
- 30/09/2006114,200 mi
- 28/09/2007122,270 mi+8,070 mi
- 28/09/2007122,278 mi+8 mi
- 02/10/2008132,153 mi+9,875 mi
Average of roughly 8,905 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
R612 MDD 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 1997 Volkswagen Passat (R612 MDD) between September 2005 and October 2008.
The record contains 4 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 October 2008 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: Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)”.
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