1998 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · S942 LDP
1998 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/11/1998. Recorded mileage 218,316 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/07/2019
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/06/2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 218,316 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
S942 LDP Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2018
- 218,316 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 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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S942 LDP Mileage History
- 29/11/2006130,548 mi
- 30/11/2007139,943 mi+9,395 mi
- 06/01/2009149,334 mi+9,391 mi
- 06/01/2009149,334 mi
- 21/09/2010158,102 mi+8,768 mi
- 23/09/2010158,102 mi
- 03/10/2011166,094 mi+7,992 mi
- 04/10/2011166,095 mi+1 mi
- 14/09/2012175,583 mi+9,488 mi
- 05/10/2012176,120 mi+537 mi
- 28/11/2013187,112 mi+10,992 mi
- 14/02/2015195,766 mi+8,654 mi
- 27/02/2015195,769 mi+3 mi
- 24/06/2016206,657 mi+10,888 mi
- 29/06/2016206,678 mi+21 mi
- 17/06/2017212,560 mi+5,882 mi
- 10/07/2018218,316 mi+5,756 mi
Average of roughly 7,559 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
S942 LDP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Passat (S942 LDP) between November 2006 and July 2018.
The record contains 11 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 10 July 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”; “Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingre”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)”.
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