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A2 UWS

2004 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

218,436 mi
Last recorded218,436 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Passat107,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 UWS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2019 218,436 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlamps have no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Loading door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed boot hindge broken (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower suspension arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 214,460 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Part of flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Both shock absorbers casing corroded

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 214,453 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Part of flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Both shock absorbers casing corroded

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 210,596 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 210,596 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 205,255 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 205,255 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 198,180 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 182,137 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 182,137 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 Nov 2013 166,852 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 166,852 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 149,040 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 133,692 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 133,636 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2010 125,980 miles

engine noisy

Pass 19 Nov 2009 103,659 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 77,681 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 77,681 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 53,517 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2007 53,517 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

tread depth of nearside front and offside rear tyres low (3mm)

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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A2 UWS is a 2004 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 A2 UWS, 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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A2 UWS is a 2004 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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