1998 Volkswagen Passat 1.8L Petrol · J14 BJD
1998 Volkswagen Passat (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1998. Recorded mileage 194,539 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 1998
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/10/2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/11/2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 194,539 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1781cc
J14 BJD Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2013
- 194,539 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 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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J14 BJD Mileage History
- 26/10/2005126,221 mi
- 01/11/2006132,386 mi+6,165 mi
- 24/10/2007139,832 mi+7,446 mi
- 13/10/2008152,770 mi+12,938 mi
- 23/10/2009159,769 mi+6,999 mi
- 23/10/2009159,769 mi
- 28/10/2010167,574 mi+7,805 mi
- 24/10/2011176,147 mi+8,573 mi
- 28/10/2011176,180 mi+33 mi
- 19/10/2012187,568 mi+11,388 mi
- 01/11/2012187,568 mi
- 24/10/2013194,539 mi+6,971 mi
Average of roughly 8,546 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
J14 BJD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Passat (J14 BJD) between October 2005 and October 2013.
The record contains 9 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 24 October 2013 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: Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)”; “Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)”.
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