2004 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · SA54 AFJ

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the most recent inspection data. The test on 17 February 2023 at 215,862 miles passed with no defects recorded, indicating the car met minimum safety and environmental standards at that time. This followed a failure just nine days prior at 215,858 miles, which likely represented an administrative oversight or a minor component failure that was rectified immediately before the re-test. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a 22-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,000 miles per year. Between the January 2022 test at 205,063 miles and the February 2023 test at 215,862 miles, the car covered over 10,000 miles in just thirteen months. This suggests regular, active use rather than long periods of stagnation. However, the last recorded MOT is now over three years old, meaning the current state of the mechanical components and structural integrity is unverified by the DVSA testing systems. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on high-wear components that typically degrade at this age and mileage level. Given the 215,000-mile reading, a close examination of the suspension bushes, coil springs, and rubber mounts is essential to check for perished material. The buyer should also look for binding brake calipers or thin discs, while inspecting the underbody chassis for structural corrosion on the sills and mounting points, which are common failure points for the Passat generation of this era.