1999 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · 1444 WB
1999 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 1999. Recorded mileage 196,400 miles. MOT valid until 16 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 196,400 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
1444 WB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/06/2026
- 196,400 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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1444 WB Mileage History
- 15/02/2024181,125 mi
- 13/02/2025191,283 mi+10,158 mi
- 07/03/2025191,297 mi+14 mi
- 05/05/2026196,385 mi+5,088 mi
- 18/06/2026196,400 mi+15 mi
Average of roughly 6,534 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
1444 WB MOT History
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 1999 Volkswagen Passat (1444 WB) between February 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure rear arm inner bolt not long enough to reach nylon/loc”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating and offside front (1.2.1 (e))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.40 (8.2.2.2 (a))”.
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