1998 Volkswagen Passat 1.6L Petrol · R793 DNA
1998 Volkswagen Passat (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1998. Recorded mileage 125,337 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/12/2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/11/2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,337 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1595cc
R793 DNA Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/12/2009
- 125,337 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 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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R793 DNA Mileage History
- 11/11/2006108,515 mi
- 13/11/2006108,535 mi+20 mi
- 28/11/2007116,724 mi+8,189 mi
- 03/12/2007116,730 mi+6 mi
- 02/12/2008119,782 mi+3,052 mi
- 02/12/2008119,782 mi
- 04/12/2009125,337 mi+5,555 mi
Average of roughly 5,490 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
R793 DNA 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 (R793 DNA) between November 2006 and December 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 04 December 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: Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). 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: “Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)”; “Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)”; “Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”.
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