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274X507

2004 Volkswagen Passat

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

139,164 mi
Last recorded139,164 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Passat107,266 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration274X507
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 139,164 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 139,164 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint both rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 123,396 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 123,164 miles

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn both (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 108,188 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 104,354 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 104,353 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 94,544 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 77,829 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 68,244 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 68,163 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 56,906 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 56,906 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 45,302 miles

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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274X507 is a 2004 Volkswagen Passat in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 274X507, 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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What year was 274X507 registered?

274X507 is a 2004 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 6 December 2004.

Is 274X507 safe to buy?

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