1996 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · N654 WRM
1996 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 1996. Recorded mileage 172,862 miles. MOT expired on 25 Mar 2010.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Mar 2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Sept 2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,862 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N654 WRM Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/03/2009
- 172,862 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N654 WRM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Passat (N654 WRM) between March 2006 and March 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 05 March 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)”; “Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)”.
N654 WRM Mileage History
- 17/03/2006133,220 mi
- 20/03/2006133,220 mi
- 22/03/2007144,793 mi+11,573 mi
- 26/03/2007144,793 mi
- 14/03/2008159,314 mi+14,521 mi
- 14/03/2008159,314 mi
- 04/03/2009172,860 mi+13,546 mi
- 05/03/2009172,862 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 13,355 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
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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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