2004 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · RA54 VFW
2004 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2004. Recorded mileage 109,846 miles. MOT expired on 18 Nov 2018. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Nov 2018
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,846 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RA54 VFW Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2017
- 109,846 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RA54 VFW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Passat (RA54 VFW) between October 2007 and October 2017.
The record contains 11 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 23 October 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt”.
RA54 VFW Mileage History
- 11/10/200734,062 mi
- 14/10/2008420,790 mi+386,728 mi
- 03/11/200952,950 mi-367,840 mi
- 04/11/200952,968 mi+18 mi
- 27/10/201062,054 mi+9,086 mi
- 01/11/201170,696 mi+8,642 mi
- 12/11/201280,186 mi+9,490 mi
- 12/11/201280,186 mi
- 19/11/201389,133 mi+8,947 mi
- 19/11/201389,133 mi
- 04/11/201495,730 mi+6,597 mi
- 04/11/201495,730 mi
- 23/10/201598,816 mi+3,086 mi
- 23/10/201598,816 mi
- 10/11/2016103,645 mi+4,829 mi
- 23/10/2017109,846 mi+6,201 mi
Average of roughly 7,553 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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