1997 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · R855 CKN
1997 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 13/11/1997. Recorded mileage 197,589 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/02/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 197,589 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1898cc
R855 CKN Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/01/2022
- 197,589 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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R855 CKN Mileage History
- 24/01/200682,373 mi
- 19/01/200791,263 mi+8,890 mi
- 16/01/200897,973 mi+6,710 mi
- 23/01/2009104,759 mi+6,786 mi
- 23/01/2009104,759 mi
- 19/01/2010112,541 mi+7,782 mi
- 19/01/2010112,541 mi
- 18/01/2011119,110 mi+6,569 mi
- 13/01/2012126,292 mi+7,182 mi
- 13/01/2012126,292 mi
- 25/01/2013133,600 mi+7,308 mi
- 24/01/2014141,019 mi+7,419 mi
- 23/01/2015147,151 mi+6,132 mi
- 22/01/2016153,182 mi+6,031 mi
- 22/01/2016153,182 mi
- 06/02/2017158,986 mi+5,804 mi
- 07/02/2017158,991 mi+5 mi
- 06/02/2018164,272 mi+5,281 mi
- 06/02/2018164,272 mi
- 05/02/2019168,887 mi+4,615 mi
- 06/02/2019168,887 mi
- 03/02/2020173,065 mi+4,178 mi
- 04/02/2020173,070 mi+5 mi
- 14/01/2021177,624 mi+4,554 mi
- 15/01/2022197,589 mi+19,965 mi
Average of roughly 7,212 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
R855 CKN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Passat (R855 CKN) between January 2006 and January 2022.
The record contains 17 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 15 January 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (19 issues), Lighting (15 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Steering (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x2 (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”; “Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”.
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