2004 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · FT04 CHF
2004 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 27 Aug 2004. Recorded mileage 272,710 miles. MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 272,710 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
FT04 CHF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/04/2026
- 272,710 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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FT04 CHF Mileage History
- 21/05/2024260,977 mi
- 21/05/2024260,977 mi
- 14/05/2025267,039 mi+6,062 mi
- 16/05/2025267,045 mi+6 mi
- 21/04/2026272,710 mi+5,665 mi
Average of roughly 6,121 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FT04 CHF 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 (FT04 CHF) between May 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 April 2026 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: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
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