1998 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · R805 URK
1998 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/01/1998. Recorded mileage 256,130 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/11/2021
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/05/2021)
- Recorded Mileage
- 256,130 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
R805 URK Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/11/2020
- 256,130 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 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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R805 URK Mileage History
- 06/01/2006134,050 mi
- 15/01/2007142,415 mi+8,365 mi
- 01/12/2007160,911 mi+18,496 mi
- 01/12/2007160,911 mi
- 12/11/2008181,451 mi+20,540 mi
- 14/11/2008181,451 mi
- 03/11/2009196,298 mi+14,847 mi
- 04/11/2009196,298 mi
- 15/11/2010208,443 mi+12,145 mi
- 02/11/2011221,658 mi+13,215 mi
- 02/11/2011221,658 mi
- 30/11/2012231,115 mi+9,457 mi
- 15/11/2013238,938 mi+7,823 mi
- 18/11/2013238,938 mi
- 27/11/2014243,880 mi+4,942 mi
- 25/11/2015245,889 mi+2,009 mi
- 25/11/2015245,889 mi
- 25/11/2016248,117 mi+2,228 mi
- 25/11/2016248,118 mi+1 mi
- 20/11/2017250,126 mi+2,008 mi
- 28/11/2018252,458 mi+2,332 mi
- 29/11/2018252,461 mi+3 mi
- 27/11/2019254,546 mi+2,085 mi
- 30/11/2019254,546 mi
- 23/11/2020256,130 mi+1,584 mi
Average of roughly 8,204 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
R805 URK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Passat (R805 URK) between January 2006 and November 2020.
The record contains 16 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 23 November 2020 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (13 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Steering (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bent (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
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