1998 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · S546 BFC
1998 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 19/10/1998. Recorded mileage 197,497 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/08/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 197,497 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
S546 BFC Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/08/2022
- 197,497 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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S546 BFC Mileage History
- 04/08/2022197,495 mi
- 17/08/2022197,497 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 57 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
S546 BFC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Passat (S546 BFC) between August 2022 and August 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 August 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Power steering component leaking Power steering pump. (2.1.5 (a))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber split (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))”.
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