1997 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · P242 JJC
1997 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 1997. Recorded mileage 149,654 miles. MOT expired on 12 Jul 2011. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Jul 2011
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,654 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P242 JJC Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2010
- 149,654 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P242 JJC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Passat (P242 JJC) between July 2006 and July 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 10 July 2010 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 (15 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (2 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: “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”.
P242 JJC Mileage History
- 05/07/200696,459 mi
- 06/07/200696,459 mi
- 02/07/2007101,627 mi+5,168 mi
- 02/07/2007101,627 mi
- 18/06/2008109,071 mi+7,444 mi
- 26/06/2008109,073 mi+2 mi
- 11/07/2009128,255 mi+19,182 mi
- 13/07/2009128,255 mi
- 10/07/2010149,654 mi+21,399 mi
Average of roughly 13,253 miles per year across 9 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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