1997 Volkswagen Passat 1.8L Petrol · R168 BDA
1997 Volkswagen Passat (1.8L, petrol). First registered 23/10/1997. Recorded mileage 150,620 miles. MOT valid until 26/11/2026. Taxed until 01/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/11/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,620 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1781cc
R168 BDA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/10/2025
- 150,620 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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R168 BDA Mileage History
- 03/11/2022142,854 mi
- 02/11/2023145,894 mi+3,040 mi
- 07/11/2024148,700 mi+2,806 mi
- 14/11/2024148,754 mi+54 mi
- 31/10/2025150,620 mi+1,866 mi
Average of roughly 2,595 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R168 BDA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Passat (R168 BDA) between November 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 October 2025 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 (7 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Bodywork (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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