2004 Volkswagen Passat 1.8L Diesel · SB53 WRT
2004 Volkswagen Passat (1.8L, diesel). First registered 19 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 166,378 miles. MOT expired on 17 Dec 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,378 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SB53 WRT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 10/07/2026
- 166,378 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SB53 WRT 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 (SB53 WRT) between September 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 10 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
SB53 WRT Mileage History
- 06/09/2023158,334 mi
- 15/09/2023158,350 mi+16 mi
- 04/12/2024167,255 mi+8,905 mi
- 18/12/2024164,320 mi-2,935 mi
- 10/07/2026166,378 mi+2,058 mi
Average of roughly 2,831 miles per year across 5 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: Poor
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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