2004 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · CX54 YPW

The Volkswagen Passat presents a currently roadworthy status, having passed the most recent MOT test on 17 November 2023 at 165,528 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears stable on paper, though the record exposes a recurring pattern of pre-failure administrative re-tests rather than progressive mechanical decline. Two consecutive years show a failed test followed two days later by a pass at near-identical mileage, which points to test-booking errors or documentation issues rather than worsening condition. At roughly 22 years old the car shows 165,528 recorded miles, an average of about 7,524 miles per year and consistent with typical use for its age. The mileage stepped from 160,464 in November 2021 to 163,277 by November 2022, then to 165,527 by November 2023, a steady annual accumulation near 2,800 miles in the final two years. No rapid accumulation or unexplained gaps appear, and the sparse clean advisories mean the DVSA data alone offers little insight into consumable or structural wear. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs and calipers given the vehicle's age and the absence of any recorded advisories that would confirm prior attention. The twin fail-pass entries at 163,277/163,279 miles and 165,527/165,528 miles suggest the previous keeper may have presented the car without resolving minor items first time, or that the testing station corrected a clerical fault. Either way, the record gives no evidence of corrosion, exhaust emissions failure, or structural integrity loss across the timeline. Given the clean sheets from 2021 through 2023, the Passat's history implies basic statutory compliance but offers no proof of proactive upkeep on ageing Volkswagen drivetrain mounts or steering joints. Inspect underneath for structural rust and verify the true condition of tyres and wiper blades, as these consumables would not show on a defect-free certificate.