2004 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · AP53 HBA
2004 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 108,265 miles. MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,265 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AP53 HBA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/03/2026
- 108,265 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AP53 HBA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Passat (AP53 HBA) between November 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 14 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
AP53 HBA Mileage History
- 10/11/2023107,979 mi
- 27/11/2023108,006 mi+27 mi
- 04/02/2025108,255 mi+249 mi
- 07/03/2026108,263 mi+8 mi
- 14/03/2026108,265 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 122 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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