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AC04 FHY

2004 Volkswagen Passat

Green Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,618 mi
Last recorded108,618 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Passat107,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC04 FHY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 108,618 miles

both sides rear trailling arms rusting

rear subframe rusting

Fail 26 Apr 2018 108,454 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

engine light on

Pass 31 Mar 2017 99,884 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 99,874 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play right hand top balljoint (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 96,960 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 96,957 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 84,381 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 84,381 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 72,015 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 72,015 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 65,288 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 61,144 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 55,259 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 49,058 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Jul 2010 49,057 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 43,288 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 33,183 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 26,292 miles

Both O/S/F and N/S/F tyres wearing on inner and oter edges

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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AC04 FHY is a 2004 Volkswagen Passat in Green with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AC04 FHY, 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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AC04 FHY is a 2004 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 27 July 2004.

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