1998 Volkswagen Passat 1.8L Petrol · R965 MMR
1998 Volkswagen Passat (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1998. Recorded mileage 103,673 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/12/2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/01/2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,673 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1781cc
R965 MMR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/12/2008
- 103,673 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded 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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R965 MMR Mileage History
- 07/07/200684,862 mi
- 07/07/200684,862 mi
- 05/07/200793,944 mi+9,082 mi
- 23/12/2008103,673 mi+9,729 mi
- 23/12/2008103,673 mi
Average of roughly 7,634 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R965 MMR 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 (R965 MMR) between July 2006 and December 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 December 2008 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: Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). 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 Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)”.
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