1998 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · R916 GFF
1998 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 07/12/1998. Recorded mileage 122,985 miles. MOT valid until 20/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,985 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1900cc
R916 GFF Key Findings
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/03/2026
- 122,985 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (21 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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R916 GFF Mileage History
- 17/11/200554,773 mi
- 22/11/200554,822 mi+49 mi
- 15/11/200659,879 mi+5,057 mi
- 13/11/200765,149 mi+5,270 mi
- 19/11/200765,230 mi+81 mi
- 20/11/200870,005 mi+4,775 mi
- 29/11/200870,054 mi+49 mi
- 10/11/200973,782 mi+3,728 mi
- 16/11/200973,782 mi
- 13/11/201078,402 mi+4,620 mi
- 15/11/201182,143 mi+3,741 mi
- 04/12/201286,897 mi+4,754 mi
- 03/12/201391,848 mi+4,951 mi
- 01/10/201494,783 mi+2,935 mi
- 13/10/201598,490 mi+3,707 mi
- 11/10/2016102,501 mi+4,011 mi
- 02/10/2017105,775 mi+3,274 mi
- 03/10/2017105,775 mi
- 19/03/2019108,512 mi+2,737 mi
- 26/02/2020110,753 mi+2,241 mi
- 17/03/2021112,041 mi+1,288 mi
- 10/03/2022113,991 mi+1,950 mi
- 03/03/2023116,747 mi+2,756 mi
- 07/03/2023116,759 mi+12 mi
- 21/03/2024119,827 mi+3,068 mi
- 21/03/2024119,827 mi
- 18/03/2025121,230 mi+1,403 mi
- 18/03/2025121,230 mi
- 10/03/2026122,985 mi+1,755 mi
- 10/03/2026122,985 mi
Average of roughly 3,359 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.
R916 GFF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
30 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Passat (R916 GFF) between November 2005 and March 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 10 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))”.
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