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1997 Volkswagen Passat SE TDI 1.9L Diesel · SBZ 3401

SBZ 3401

1997 Volkswagen Passat SE TDI (1.9L, diesel). First registered 18/08/1997. Recorded mileage 367,568 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 27/05/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1997
Engine
1896cc

SBZ 3401 Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 28/05/2025
  • 367,568 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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SBZ 3401 Mileage History

  1. 25/03/2022351,077 mi
  2. 16/04/2022351,119 mi+42 mi
  3. 05/08/2023362,132 mi+11,013 mi
  4. 09/08/2023362,172 mi+40 mi
  5. 28/05/2025367,568 mi+5,396 mi

Average of roughly 5,193 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

SBZ 3401 MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Passat Se Tdi (SBZ 3401) between March 2022 and May 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 28 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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