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B5 VWW

1998 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

200,493 mi
Last recorded200,493 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Passat125,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 VWW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 200,493 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 197,575 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 191,713 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 190,664 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 186,912 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2019 182,811 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2019 182,811 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2016 178,068 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 28 Mar 2016 178,566 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 177,891 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 170,976 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 162,368 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 151,532 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 151,529 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 147,014 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 133,854 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2009 123,617 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 111,095 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 97,882 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 84,184 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 84,184 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?

Based on 6,960,690 MOT tests across 591,281 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
8,659
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
591,281
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 256,176
constant velocity joint gaiter split 196,521
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 92,195
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 90,839
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 89,758
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B5 VWW is a 1998 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1998 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 125,133 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Passat fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 256,176 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B5 VWW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Passat typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B5 VWW is a 1998 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 19 May 1998.

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