2004 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · RL04 CFJ
2004 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2004. Recorded mileage 205,799 miles. MOT expired on 27 Jul 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 205,799 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RL04 CFJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2025
- 205,799 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RL04 CFJ 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 (RL04 CFJ) between April 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 July 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: Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Bodywork (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: “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
RL04 CFJ Mileage History
- 07/04/2022164,563 mi
- 17/05/2023180,575 mi+16,012 mi
- 23/07/2024194,347 mi+13,772 mi
- 26/07/2024194,367 mi+20 mi
- 29/07/2025205,799 mi+11,432 mi
Average of roughly 12,458 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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