1997 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · P98 SUR
1997 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/03/1997. Recorded mileage 175,413 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/01/2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (20/02/2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 175,413 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
P98 SUR Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/12/2008
- 175,413 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 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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P98 SUR Mileage History
- 14/12/2005116,358 mi
- 20/12/2005116,428 mi+70 mi
- 20/12/2006137,743 mi+21,315 mi
- 20/12/2007155,350 mi+17,607 mi
- 02/01/2008155,350 mi
- 09/12/2008175,413 mi+20,063 mi
Average of roughly 19,770 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
P98 SUR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Passat (P98 SUR) between December 2005 and December 2008.
The record contains 4 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 December 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)”.
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