2004 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · KU54 LSK
2004 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 27 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 218,965 miles. MOT expired on 24 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 218,965 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KU54 LSK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/09/2025
- 218,965 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KU54 LSK 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 (KU54 LSK) between August 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 September 2025 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: Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.
KU54 LSK Mileage History
- 03/08/2022203,785 mi
- 05/08/2023210,517 mi+6,732 mi
- 01/08/2024214,581 mi+4,064 mi
- 01/08/2025218,919 mi+4,338 mi
- 26/09/2025218,965 mi+46 mi
Average of roughly 4,822 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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