Official DVLA Record

1999 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · V656 DNB

V656 DNB

1999 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/09/1999. Recorded mileage 298,835 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Year / Origin
1999 · Worcester
MOT Status
Valid until 10/11/2022
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
298,835 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.9L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 10/11/2022
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1999
Engine
1896cc

V656 DNB Key Findings

  • 27 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 05/11/2021
  • 298,835 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 10 historical MOT failures
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (16 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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V656 DNB Mileage History

  1. 05/10/2005115,476 mi
  2. 08/11/2006134,007 mi+18,531 mi
  3. 26/10/2007149,964 mi+15,957 mi
  4. 27/10/2007149,972 mi+8 mi
  5. 08/11/2008159,500 mi+9,528 mi
  6. 31/10/2009168,263 mi+8,763 mi
  7. 07/11/2009168,655 mi+392 mi
  8. 03/11/2010179,908 mi+11,253 mi
  9. 04/11/2010179,912 mi+4 mi
  10. 19/10/2011190,586 mi+10,674 mi
  11. 10/11/2012203,667 mi+13,081 mi
  12. 09/11/2013214,776 mi+11,109 mi
  13. 11/11/2013214,794 mi+18 mi
  14. 06/11/2014224,543 mi+9,749 mi
  15. 06/11/2014224,543 mi
  16. 06/11/2015235,870 mi+11,327 mi
  17. 06/11/2015235,882 mi+12 mi
  18. 08/11/2016245,925 mi+10,043 mi
  19. 08/11/2017255,596 mi+9,671 mi
  20. 10/11/2017255,681 mi+85 mi
  21. 10/11/2018267,242 mi+11,561 mi
  22. 10/11/2018267,242 mi
  23. 08/11/2019279,570 mi+12,328 mi
  24. 08/11/2019279,570 mi
  25. 06/11/2020288,401 mi+8,831 mi
  26. 09/11/2020288,175 mi-226 mi
  27. 05/11/2021298,835 mi+10,660 mi

Average of roughly 11,399 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

V656 DNB MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 21 Sept 2026, 16:12
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

27 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Volkswagen Passat (V656 DNB) between October 2005 and November 2021.

The record contains 17 passes and 10 failures.

The most recent test on 05 November 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (16 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 23 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: “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.

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