2004 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · YA04 LWH
2004 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 25 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 160,444 miles. MOT expired on 23 Aug 2022.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Aug 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,444 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YA04 LWH Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/08/2021
- 160,444 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YA04 LWH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Passat (YA04 LWH) between July 2007 and August 2021.
The record contains 15 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 23 August 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (16 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 48 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 Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))”; “Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))”.
YA04 LWH Mileage History
- 24/07/200793,743 mi
- 24/06/200898,315 mi+4,572 mi
- 06/07/2009102,614 mi+4,299 mi
- 09/07/2009106,640 mi+4,026 mi
- 19/07/2010104,739 mi-1,901 mi
- 22/07/2011106,836 mi+2,097 mi
- 16/07/2012109,323 mi+2,487 mi
- 30/07/2013113,149 mi+3,826 mi
- 29/07/2014117,556 mi+4,407 mi
- 03/08/2015123,047 mi+5,491 mi
- 15/08/2016132,677 mi+9,630 mi
- 16/08/2016132,681 mi+4 mi
- 15/08/2017138,252 mi+5,571 mi
- 15/08/2017138,252 mi
- 16/08/2018143,425 mi+5,173 mi
- 17/08/2018143,425 mi
- 15/08/2019150,242 mi+6,817 mi
- 24/08/2020154,655 mi+4,413 mi
- 24/08/2020154,655 mi
- 23/08/2021160,440 mi+5,785 mi
- 23/08/2021160,444 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 4,736 miles per year across 21 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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