1997 Volkswagen Passat 1.6L Petrol · R990 JNO
1997 Volkswagen Passat (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1997. Recorded mileage 169,120 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/09/2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/03/2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,120 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1595cc
R990 JNO Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2015
- 169,120 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (17 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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R990 JNO Mileage History
- 09/11/2006108,997 mi
- 10/11/2006108,998 mi+1 mi
- 14/11/2007114,370 mi+5,372 mi
- 09/01/2009121,579 mi+7,209 mi
- 09/01/2009121,580 mi+1 mi
- 13/08/2010132,964 mi+11,384 mi
- 17/08/2010132,970 mi+6 mi
- 19/08/2011137,555 mi+4,585 mi
- 24/08/2011137,558 mi+3 mi
- 23/08/2012148,995 mi+11,437 mi
- 28/08/2013159,112 mi+10,117 mi
- 02/09/2014164,965 mi+5,853 mi
- 04/09/2014164,975 mi+10 mi
- 24/09/2015169,120 mi+4,145 mi
- 24/09/2015169,120 mi
Average of roughly 6,775 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
R990 JNO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Passat (R990 JNO) between November 2006 and September 2015.
The record contains 9 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 24 September 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (17 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Steering (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)”; “Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)”; “Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”.
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