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B8 RWH

1997 Volkswagen Passat

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

82,772 mi
Last recorded82,772 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Passat123,881 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 RWH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 82,772 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 79,038 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 77,383 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 77,331 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 75,391 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 72,868 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 72,826 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 70,235 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 68,125 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 65,453 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 65,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 61,334 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 56,641 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 54,638 miles

oil leak

slight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 22 Sep 2011 51,865 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 50,385 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

O/S and N/S front brake disc inner faces pitted with rust

O/S and N/S rear brake discs slightly lipped with corrosion

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 46,415 miles

Both front brake discs slightly scorred/pitted and glazed inner face

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Poss engine oil leak as undertray has oil on it

Fail 24 Sep 2009 46,389 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both front brake discs slightly scorred/pitted and glazed inner face

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Poss engine oil leak as undertray has oil on it

Pass 25 Sep 2008 41,286 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 41,286 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 37,114 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 31,676 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 25,863 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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B8 RWH is a 1997 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1997 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 123,881 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 B8 RWH, 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 29 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B8 RWH is a 1997 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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