2004 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · SL54 XFE
2004 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 172,820 miles. MOT expired on 27 May 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 May 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,820 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SL54 XFE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2025
- 172,820 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SL54 XFE 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 (SL54 XFE) between April 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). 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: “Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”.
SL54 XFE Mileage History
- 26/04/2023159,914 mi
- 02/05/2024168,053 mi+8,139 mi
- 29/05/2024168,053 mi
- 15/05/2025172,820 mi+4,767 mi
- 15/05/2025172,820 mi
Average of roughly 6,285 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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