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WV04 SVN

2004 Volkswagen Passat · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Bristol, West of England · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2004 Volkswagen Passat Diesel 1896cc has had 9 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 3 (67% pass rate). It has 128,797 miles on the clock, averaging 8,686 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI PD engine is known for check tdi club forums and cross-reference with passat b5-generation faults. Common Volkswagen Passat issues include suspension upper control arm links (front multi-link arms) and sunroof drain blockages causing interior water leaks.

MOT & Mileage History for WV04 SVN

MOT Status
Due date passed
128,797
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2007
67%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 3 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
8,686

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading128,797 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year8,686
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WV04 SVN 80k92k104k117k129k '07'12'10

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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage128,797 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,795 miles
Since last MOT+6,410 miles
PASS
Mileage122,385 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,381 miles
Since last MOT+6,508 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,873 miles
Since last MOT+7,357 miles
PASS
Mileage108,516 miles
Since last MOT+7,343 miles
PASS
Mileage101,173 miles
Since last MOT+7,701 miles
PASS
Mileage93,472 miles
Since last MOT+13,424 miles
PASS
Mileage80,048 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Passat

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Passat models (1997–2005), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Suspension upper control arm links (front multi-link arms)

Bushings and ball joints wear out prematurely, leading to play or complete failure. · Typical repair: £200-£400 per side (parts £80-£150, labour 2-3 hours at £100/hr indie rate).

Sunroof drain blockages causing interior water leaks

Drains clog with debris, water backs up and floods footwells, soaking modules (convenience module driver side, TCM passenger side). · Typical repair: £100-£300 to clear drains/replace modules; £800+ if full harness needed (estimated).

Rear window regulators

Plastic guides/gears strip or snap, windows drop into door. · Typical repair: £150-£250 per door (aftermarket regulator £50-£80, 1-2 hours labour).

Door latches/locks failing

Mechanisms seize or microswitches fail, causing central locking glitches. · Typical repair: £100-£200 per door (rebuild kit £30-£50, 1 hour labour).

Check TDI Club forums

Cross-reference with Passat B5-generation faults

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV04 SVN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeWV — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About WV04 SVN

What car is WV04 SVN?

WV04 SVN is a blue Volkswagen Passat, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Bristol in 2004.

What is the mileage of WV04 SVN?

The last recorded mileage for WV04 SVN was 128,797 miles, recorded on 18 Sep 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WV04 SVN passed its MOT?

WV04 SVN has had 9 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (6 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 18 Sep 2012.

Is WV04 SVN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WV04 SVN is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is WV04 SVN?

WV04 SVN is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.