1998 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · R81 HPU
1998 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 20/06/1998. Recorded mileage 288,685 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 288,685 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
R81 HPU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2025
- 288,685 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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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R81 HPU Mileage History
- 25/07/2022265,314 mi
- 31/07/2023275,133 mi+9,819 mi
- 29/07/2024281,906 mi+6,773 mi
- 12/08/2024282,195 mi+289 mi
- 23/07/2025288,685 mi+6,490 mi
Average of roughly 7,802 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R81 HPU 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 (R81 HPU) between July 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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