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AD04 AEC

2004 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,802 mi
Last recorded115,802 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Passat107,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 AEC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2016 115,802 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 115,802 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Pass 13 Feb 2015 111,523 miles

Central stop lamp partially inop.More than 50% working.

Rear inner brake pads appear quite worn. Offside rear spring clip Not correctly fitted.

Fail 11 Feb 2015 111,523 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Central stop lamp partially inop.More than 50% working.

Rear inner brake pads appear quite worn. Offside rear spring clip Not correctly fitted.

Pass 28 Jan 2014 99,841 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 85,701 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 81,105 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise engine undertray insecure

Pass 2 Feb 2011 74,261 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 66,979 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 66,979 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 54,535 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 38,499 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 24,825 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2007 24,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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AD04 AEC is a 2004 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AD04 AEC, 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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AD04 AEC is a 2004 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 4 July 2004.

Is AD04 AEC safe to buy?

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