1998 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · R631 KFW
1998 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/01/1998. Recorded mileage 146,836 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/11/2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/11/2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,836 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1896cc
R631 KFW Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/11/2011
- 146,836 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 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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R631 KFW Mileage History
- 31/10/200693,080 mi
- 01/11/200693,080 mi
- 19/10/2007101,093 mi+8,013 mi
- 30/10/2007101,633 mi+540 mi
- 15/10/2008105,159 mi+3,526 mi
- 23/10/2008105,347 mi+188 mi
- 26/10/2009119,872 mi+14,525 mi
- 22/10/2010133,159 mi+13,287 mi
- 01/11/2011146,836 mi+13,677 mi
- 03/11/2011146,836 mi
Average of roughly 10,734 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
R631 KFW 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 (R631 KFW) between October 2006 and November 2011.
The record contains 6 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 03 November 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”; “Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)”.
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