2004 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · BU53 AYK
2004 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/01/2004. Recorded mileage 170,756 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/02/2018
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 170,756 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 1896cc
BU53 AYK Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/02/2017
- 170,756 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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BU53 AYK Mileage History
- 02/02/200735,459 mi
- 09/02/200855,328 mi+19,869 mi
- 26/01/200965,180 mi+9,852 mi
- 27/01/200965,180 mi
- 28/01/201084,426 mi+19,246 mi
- 29/01/201084,433 mi+7 mi
- 18/01/201197,343 mi+12,910 mi
- 21/07/2011104,608 mi+7,265 mi
- 21/07/2011104,608 mi
- 11/01/2012109,659 mi+5,051 mi
- 30/07/2012117,778 mi+8,119 mi
- 17/01/2013123,348 mi+5,570 mi
- 11/07/2013129,755 mi+6,407 mi
- 22/01/2014135,028 mi+5,273 mi
- 14/01/2015144,280 mi+9,252 mi
- 18/01/2016161,112 mi+16,832 mi
- 07/02/2017170,756 mi+9,644 mi
Average of roughly 13,510 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
BU53 AYK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Passat (BU53 AYK) between February 2007 and February 2017.
The record contains 14 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 07 February 2017 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: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)”; “Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)”.
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