1997 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · P73 KCF
1997 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 May 1997. Recorded mileage 252,085 miles. MOT expired on 29 Jul 2016.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Jul 2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Oct 2015)
- Recorded Mileage
- 252,085 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P73 KCF Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/07/2015
- 252,085 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (30 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P73 KCF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Passat (P73 KCF) between April 2006 and July 2015.
The record contains 10 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 30 July 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (30 issues), Lighting (25 issues), Windscreen (22 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Tyres (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 44 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)”; “Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”.
P73 KCF Mileage History
- 13/04/2006155,550 mi
- 10/04/2007172,018 mi+16,468 mi
- 26/04/2008183,176 mi+11,158 mi
- 02/05/2008183,180 mi+4 mi
- 30/04/2009188,480 mi+5,300 mi
- 30/04/2009188,480 mi
- 20/04/2010194,813 mi+6,333 mi
- 21/04/2010194,813 mi
- 26/04/2011200,166 mi+5,353 mi
- 29/06/2012214,819 mi+14,653 mi
- 04/07/2012214,819 mi
- 01/07/2013228,177 mi+13,358 mi
- 05/07/2013228,414 mi+237 mi
- 26/06/2014238,555 mi+10,141 mi
- 30/06/2014238,652 mi+97 mi
- 25/07/2015250,959 mi+12,307 mi
- 28/07/2015251,052 mi+93 mi
- 30/07/2015252,085 mi+1,033 mi
Average of roughly 10,386 miles per year across 18 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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