1997 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · R591 ABU
1997 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/11/1997. Recorded mileage 174,428 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/03/2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/04/2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,428 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1896cc
R591 ABU Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/03/2009
- 174,428 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 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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R591 ABU Mileage History
- 03/04/2006114,442 mi
- 04/04/2007130,762 mi+16,320 mi
- 20/04/2007131,805 mi+1,043 mi
- 09/04/2008146,739 mi+14,934 mi
- 10/03/2009173,436 mi+26,697 mi
- 17/03/2009174,428 mi+992 mi
Average of roughly 20,305 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
R591 ABU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Passat (R591 ABU) between April 2006 and March 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 March 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”; “Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”.
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