1988 Volkswagen Passat 1.6L Petrol · E613 BTA
1988 Volkswagen Passat (1.6L, petrol). First registered 18 Apr 1988. Recorded mileage 86,237 miles. MOT valid until 10 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,237 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E613 BTA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/03/2026
- 86,237 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E613 BTA 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 1988 Volkswagen Passat (E613 BTA) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Central Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
E613 BTA Mileage History
- 25/03/202384,130 mi
- 27/03/202484,664 mi+534 mi
- 07/04/202585,447 mi+783 mi
- 11/04/202585,447 mi
- 28/03/202686,237 mi+790 mi
Average of roughly 700 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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