1998 Volkswagen Passat 1.8L Petrol · R40 CAK
1998 Volkswagen Passat (1.8L, petrol). First registered 06 Apr 1998. Recorded mileage 103,407 miles. MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,407 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R40 CAK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/03/2026
- 103,407 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R40 CAK Mileage History
- 05/01/202492,091 mi
- 20/01/202598,149 mi+6,058 mi
- 22/01/202598,158 mi+9 mi
- 20/01/2026103,391 mi+5,233 mi
- 24/03/2026103,407 mi+16 mi
Average of roughly 5,108 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R40 CAK 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 1998 Volkswagen Passat (R40 CAK) between January 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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