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SBZ 3401

1997 Volkswagen Passat SE TDI

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

367,568 mi
Last recorded367,568 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBZ 3401
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat SE TDI
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 367,568 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 362,172 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2023 362,132 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2022 351,119 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 351,077 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2020 336,299 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2020 336,256 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 329,097 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 320,808 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat SE TDI?

Based on 6,201 MOT tests across 2,102 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
7,397
Miles/Year
2,102
On UK Roads
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SBZ 3401 is a 1997 Volkswagen Passat SE TDI in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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What year was SBZ 3401 registered?

SBZ 3401 is a 1997 Volkswagen Passat SE TDI, first registered on 18 August 1997.

Is SBZ 3401 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SBZ 3401 shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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