1997 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · R408 UWA
1997 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 1997. Recorded mileage 174,224 miles. MOT expired on 21 Jun 2011.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Jun 2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Oct 2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,224 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R408 UWA Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/06/2010
- 174,224 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R408 UWA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Passat (R408 UWA) between April 2006 and June 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 22 June 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)”.
R408 UWA Mileage History
- 03/04/2006113,020 mi
- 30/03/2007123,532 mi+10,512 mi
- 02/04/2007123,533 mi+1 mi
- 08/04/2008145,424 mi+21,891 mi
- 09/04/2008145,429 mi+5 mi
- 20/06/2009119,014 mi-26,415 mi
- 19/06/2010174,198 mi+55,184 mi
- 22/06/2010174,224 mi+26 mi
Average of roughly 14,507 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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