2004 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · LT54 FCP
2004 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 16 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 216,756 miles. MOT expired on 06 Dec 2022.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Dec 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 216,756 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LT54 FCP Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/12/2021
- 216,756 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LT54 FCP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Passat (LT54 FCP) between November 2007 and December 2021.
The record contains 15 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 07 December 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (16 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”.
LT54 FCP Mileage History
- 30/11/200772,189 mi
- 19/11/200881,841 mi+9,652 mi
- 17/11/200990,289 mi+8,448 mi
- 22/11/201097,385 mi+7,096 mi
- 23/11/201097,385 mi
- 09/11/2011105,019 mi+7,634 mi
- 27/11/2012109,962 mi+4,943 mi
- 19/11/2013118,516 mi+8,554 mi
- 04/11/2014128,734 mi+10,218 mi
- 04/11/2014128,734 mi
- 03/11/2015139,665 mi+10,931 mi
- 03/11/2015139,665 mi
- 24/11/2016149,394 mi+9,729 mi
- 24/11/2016149,394 mi
- 21/11/2017160,299 mi+10,905 mi
- 29/11/2018175,147 mi+14,848 mi
- 22/11/2019189,824 mi+14,677 mi
- 22/11/2019189,824 mi
- 17/11/2020203,486 mi+13,662 mi
- 18/11/2020203,486 mi
- 22/11/2021216,756 mi+13,270 mi
- 07/12/2021216,756 mi
Average of roughly 10,311 miles per year across 22 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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