1997 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · R355 ECT
1997 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 217,790 miles. MOT expired on 01 Feb 2011.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Feb 2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Feb 2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 217,790 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R355 ECT Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 31/01/2011
- 217,790 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R355 ECT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Passat (R355 ECT) between January 2007 and January 2011.
The record contains 4 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 31 January 2011 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”.
R355 ECT Mileage History
- 15/01/2007150,305 mi
- 30/01/2008171,890 mi+21,585 mi
- 30/01/2008171,890 mi
- 19/01/2009188,446 mi+16,556 mi
- 01/02/2010204,886 mi+16,440 mi
- 02/02/2010204,950 mi+64 mi
- 31/01/2011217,790 mi+12,840 mi
Average of roughly 16,688 miles per year across 7 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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