1998 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · R53 GAA
1998 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/03/1998. Recorded mileage 129,823 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/02/2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/02/2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,823 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1896cc
R53 GAA Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/02/2009
- 129,823 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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R53 GAA Mileage History
- 10/03/2006174,273 mi
- 08/03/2007200,550 mi+26,277 mi
- 31/12/2007107,033 mi-93,517 mi
- 31/12/2007107,033 mi
- 10/01/2009129,622 mi+22,589 mi
- 03/02/2009129,823 mi+201 mi
- 04/02/2009129,823 mi
Average of roughly -15,288 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R53 GAA 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 1998 Volkswagen Passat (R53 GAA) between March 2006 and February 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 04 February 2009 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 (7 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Bodywork (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: “Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)”; “Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”; “Rear An item not tested (Manual)”.
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