2004 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · CV04 HCL
2004 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 28 Apr 2004. Recorded mileage 188,232 miles. MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 188,232 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CV04 HCL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/11/2025
- 188,232 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CV04 HCL 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 (CV04 HCL) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
CV04 HCL Mileage History
- 28/11/2023183,731 mi
- 22/11/2024186,023 mi+2,292 mi
- 22/11/2024186,023 mi
- 24/11/2025188,232 mi+2,209 mi
- 24/11/2025188,232 mi
Average of roughly 2,261 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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