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271D241

2004 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

57,702 mi
Last recorded57,702 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Passat107,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration271D241
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 57,702 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 56,041 miles

both front antiroll bar drop link bushes slightly deteriorated

inside edge front brake discs slightly corroded

n/s/f and o/s/f top arm inner bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 22 Aug 2024 56,032 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective deteriorated not allowing beam image to be seen (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both front antiroll bar drop link bushes slightly deteriorated

inside edge front brake discs slightly corroded

n/s/f and o/s/f top arm inner bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Jan 2023 52,237 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 49,806 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 49,806 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 48,606 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 47,713 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 44,348 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 41,640 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 38,510 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 33,077 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 26,519 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 26,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/r light lense broken

Pass 16 Jan 2014 21,914 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres perishing on side wall and bottom of tread

Pass 11 Jan 2013 20,238 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 19,269 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 17,420 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s and o/s rear tyres perishing in the bottom of the tread

Pass 12 Jan 2010 15,194 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 13,013 miles

n/s front tyre is perishing a round tread.

o/s front tyre is perishing a round tread

Fail 19 Dec 2008 13,013 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s front tyre is perishing a round tread.

o/s front tyre is perishing a round tread

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?

Based on 6,960,690 MOT tests across 591,281 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
8,659
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
591,281
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 256,176
constant velocity joint gaiter split 196,521
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 92,195
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 90,839
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 89,758
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271D241 is a 2004 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2004 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 107,266 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Passat fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 256,176 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 271D241, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Passat typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 22 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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271D241 is a 2004 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 25 August 2004.

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