1998 Volkswagen Passat 1.6L Petrol · R874 COT
1998 Volkswagen Passat (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1998. Recorded mileage 117,698 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/10/2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/11/2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,698 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1595cc
R874 COT Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/10/2010
- 117,698 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 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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R874 COT Mileage History
- 30/09/200683,361 mi
- 03/09/200789,643 mi+6,282 mi
- 03/10/200897,374 mi+7,731 mi
- 06/10/200897,351 mi-23 mi
- 01/10/2009106,267 mi+8,916 mi
- 01/10/2009106,267 mi
- 11/10/2010117,698 mi+11,431 mi
- 12/10/2010117,698 mi
Average of roughly 8,514 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R874 COT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Passat (R874 COT) between September 2006 and October 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 12 October 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)”.
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