Official DVLA Record

1998 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · R791 DGV

R791 DGV

1998 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/01/1998. Recorded mileage 172,234 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Year / Origin
1998 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 23/05/2014
Road Tax
Untaxed (01/02/2014)
Recorded Mileage
172,234 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 1.9L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 23/05/2014
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 01/02/2014
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
1998
Engine
1896cc

R791 DGV Key Findings

  • 9 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 24/05/2013
  • 172,234 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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R791 DGV Mileage History

  1. 06/01/2006137,986 mi
  2. 12/01/2006138,012 mi+26 mi
  3. 04/01/2007146,822 mi+8,810 mi
  4. 16/01/2008156,573 mi+9,751 mi
  5. 21/04/2010162,478 mi+5,905 mi
  6. 21/04/2010162,479 mi+1 mi
  7. 06/05/2011164,746 mi+2,267 mi
  8. 19/05/2012166,290 mi+1,544 mi
  9. 24/05/2013172,234 mi+5,944 mi

Average of roughly 4,642 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.

R791 DGV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 08:37
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Passat (R791 DGV) between January 2006 and May 2013.

The record contains 7 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 24 May 2013 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: Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 2 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: “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)”; “Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)”; “Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)”.

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