2004 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Petrol · YL53 LJC

The 2004 Volkswagen Passat presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 22 September 2025 at 98,508 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken five-year sequence of clean MOT outcomes from 2021 through 2025. Recorded mileage sits at 98,508 against 22 years of age, averaging roughly 4,478 miles per year. The tester logged 95,558 miles on 30 September 2024 and 91,742 on 21 September 2023, showing steady annual use near 4,000 miles with no gaps or sudden accumulation. The DVSA history is sparse in advisories, which indicates either light use or consistent preventative care by prior keepers, though it offers no insight into components not yet failed. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and subframe corrosion given the vehicle's age. Standing periods implied by low mileage can accelerate rubber perishing and surface rust on structural members even where the MOT found no active failure. Brake discs, calipers, and exhaust emissions should be physically checked despite the clean record. No recurring mechanical faults appear in the data, yet the Passat's 2004 build means wear items unseen by the tester remain the principal risk on purchase.