1997 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · R761 FWV
1997 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 29 Sept 1997. Recorded mileage 241,481 miles. MOT expired on 31 Jul 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Jul 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 241,481 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R761 FWV Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/08/2022
- 241,481 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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R761 FWV Mileage History
- 18/07/2022241,423 mi
- 01/08/2022241,481 mi+58 mi
Average of roughly 1,489 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
R761 FWV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Passat (R761 FWV) between July 2022 and August 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 August 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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