1997 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · P596 DUJ
1997 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/05/1997. Recorded mileage 154,760 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/05/2008
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/07/2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,760 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1896cc
P596 DUJ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/05/2007
- 154,760 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 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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P596 DUJ Mileage History
- 02/05/2006134,161 mi
- 08/05/2006134,192 mi+31 mi
- 18/05/2007154,760 mi+20,568 mi
Average of roughly 19,746 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
P596 DUJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Passat (P596 DUJ) between May 2006 and May 2007.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 May 2007 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: Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)”; “Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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