1997 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · R221 EKN
1997 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 1997. Recorded mileage 165,134 miles. MOT expired on 07 Jan 2009.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Jan 2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Oct 2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,134 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R221 EKN Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/01/2008
- 165,134 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R221 EKN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Passat (R221 EKN) between December 2005 and January 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 January 2008 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: Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”.
R221 EKN Mileage History
- 09/12/2005148,282 mi
- 05/01/2007157,043 mi+8,761 mi
- 08/01/2007157,043 mi
- 04/01/2008165,134 mi+8,091 mi
Average of roughly 8,143 miles per year across 4 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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