MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
218,436 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
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)
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)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
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)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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
engine noisy
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
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)
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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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