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AC51 ANC

2004 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

131,132 mi
Last recorded131,132 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Passat107,266 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC51 ANC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 131,132 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing ALL CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH FRONT AND REAR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 131,132 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH REAR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements BOTH FRONT AND REAR (0.1 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Coil spring corroded ALL SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing ALL CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH FRONT AND REAR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 128,569 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 128,567 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 124,925 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 117,668 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 109,409 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 105,005 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 98,960 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 92,648 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 86,815 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 79,098 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 70,710 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 63,990 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 63,990 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 58,261 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 52,141 miles

Advise airbag light staying on

Pass 18 Oct 2011 48,650 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 45,351 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 42,981 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 42,981 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 37,079 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 29,480 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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AC51 ANC is a 2004 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 AC51 ANC, 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 AC51 ANC registered?

AC51 ANC is a 2004 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 25 June 2004.

Is AC51 ANC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC51 ANC shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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