2004 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · AD53 SNV

The 2004 Volkswagen Passat presents a currently roadworthy status following a passed MOT on 6 October 2025 at 273,207 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend reads as stable across the available history, with four consecutive passes from 2022 through 2025 and no advisories or mechanical faults flagged by testers at any stage. A failed entry on the same date as the pass, 6 October 2025 at identical mileage, shows no recorded defects, indicating an administrative or process rejection rather than a mechanical concern. The odometer climbed from 221,553 miles at the 6 October 2022 test to 235,344 miles by 2 October 2023, then 256,612 miles on 4 October 2024, reaching 273,207 miles by October 2025. That equates to roughly 12,400 miles per year, consistent with the vehicle's long-term average and reflecting steady high use for a 22-year-old car. No gaps appear between annual tests, and the clean record across five years suggests the previous keeper kept the Passat on a regular testing cycle without lapsed coverage. Given the sparse MOT data showing zero advisories, a buyer should not infer hidden faults from the record but must still verify wear components in person. At 273,207 miles the original suspension bushes, coil springs, and dampers are likely aged even if testers logged no play or corrosion. Inspect brake discs and calipers for binding or uneven wear, and check structural subframes and sills for rust given the vehicle's age and high mileage. The repeated clean tests imply basic upkeep was maintained, yet the same-day fail and pass in October 2025 warrants confirmation the V5C and DVSA portal match. A pre-purchase inspection should prioritise emissions integrity and exhaust condition, as a 2004 diesel or petrol unit at this mileage may mask cat or DPF degradation not caught in a no-defect test.