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R391 GCU

1997 Volkswagen Passat S TDI

Green Gas bi-fuel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

191,075 mi
Last recorded191,075 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR391 GCU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat S TDI
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeGas bi-fuel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 191,075 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 191,049 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 189,309 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 187,325 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 187,280 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2022 184,947 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 183,887 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 181,238 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 174,950 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 171,741 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat S TDI?

Based on 5,409 MOT tests across 1,879 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,211
Miles/Year
1,879
On UK Roads
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R391 GCU is a 1997 Volkswagen Passat S TDI in Green with a 1,896cc gas bi-fuel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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What year was R391 GCU registered?

R391 GCU is a 1997 Volkswagen Passat S TDI, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R391 GCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R391 GCU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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