2004 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · FP04 MYZ

The Volkswagen Passat presents a limited but clean roadworthiness picture. The most recent MOT test on 8 March 2022 at 176,271 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, indicating the vehicle was structurally and mechanically acceptable at that point. Against the current date of 8 July 2026, this certificate is over four years old and now expired, so the maintenance trend cannot be judged as stable, worsening, or improving beyond that single clean result. The recorded mileage of 176,271 at the 2022 test equates to roughly 8,012 miles per year across the car's 22-year life, which is typical for a vehicle of this age and suggests steady, moderate use rather than harsh high-mileage operation or long dormant periods. The MOT history supplied contains only this one entry. Such sparse data gives no evidence of recurring faults, rapid accumulation, or neglected intervals, though it also leaves a four-year blind spot with no official confirmation of condition since. A buyer must treat the 2022 pass as historical only. Given the age and expired test status, a fresh MOT and independent inspection are essential before purchase. Priority checks should cover suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs and calipers for binding, and structural integrity beneath sills and subframes where 2004-era VW models commonly show corrosion. The absence of advisories in 2022 does not guarantee freedom from wear now. At 22 years old, consumables such as tyres, wiper blades, and exhaust emissions components will likely need assessment regardless of the prior clean sheet. Inspect for fluid leaks, steering play, and any undocumented accident repair that a single pass record would not reveal.