2004 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · KT53 BDF
2004 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 09 Feb 2004. Recorded mileage 179,898 miles. MOT expired on 16 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 179,898 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KT53 BDF Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/05/2023
- 179,898 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KT53 BDF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Passat (KT53 BDF) between April 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 May 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Central Rear Seat belt missing maybe trapped under seat (7.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))”.
KT53 BDF Mileage History
- 22/04/2022178,802 mi
- 03/05/2022178,812 mi+10 mi
- 18/05/2023179,898 mi+1,086 mi
Average of roughly 1,023 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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