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1999 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · V985 EPN

V985 EPN

1999 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/09/1999. Recorded mileage 158,443 miles. MOT valid until 19/10/2026. Taxed until 01/11/2026.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Year / Origin
1999 · Worcester
MOT Status
Valid until 19/10/2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01/11/2026)
Recorded Mileage
158,443 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 1.9L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 19/10/2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/11/2026
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
1999
Engine
1896cc

V985 EPN Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2025
  • 158,443 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
65
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
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V985 EPN Mileage History

  1. 09/10/2023152,844 mi
  2. 14/10/2024156,013 mi+3,169 mi
  3. 15/10/2024156,013 mi
  4. 21/10/2025158,439 mi+2,426 mi
  5. 21/10/2025158,443 mi+4 mi

Average of roughly 2,752 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

V985 EPN MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Sept 2026, 17:02
MOT Analysis

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 1999 Volkswagen Passat (V985 EPN) between October 2023 and October 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 21 October 2025 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: Lighting (12 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 14 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 Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.

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