1997 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · R891 MNP
1997 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 207,132 miles. MOT expired on 12 Sept 2012.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Sept 2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Feb 2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 207,132 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R891 MNP Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/09/2011
- 207,132 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R891 MNP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Passat (R891 MNP) between June 2006 and September 2011.
The record contains 6 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 September 2011 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 (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”.
R891 MNP Mileage History
- 29/06/2006155,290 mi
- 29/06/2006155,290 mi
- 03/07/2007166,902 mi+11,612 mi
- 23/07/2008181,033 mi+14,131 mi
- 20/07/2009194,177 mi+13,144 mi
- 27/07/2009194,197 mi+20 mi
- 03/08/2010203,130 mi+8,933 mi
- 13/09/2011207,132 mi+4,002 mi
Average of roughly 9,955 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
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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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