MOT Status
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175,148 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on outer edge and cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front upper arm inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect cloudy lens (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect cloudy lens (4.1.2 (c))
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on outer edge and cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front upper arm inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides forward bushes splitting (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens cloudy (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens cloudy (4.1.2 (c))
Power steering malfunctioning steering stiff and does not self-centre correctly (2.1.5 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished and cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished and has a small split, grease starting to leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides forward bushes splitting (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
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 Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking & perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens cloudy (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens cloudy (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nsr tyre is getting low on the outer tread
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside headlamp lens becoming opaque causing poor dipped beam pattern.
Front tyre treads getting low on edges.
Rear indicators becoming white.
Unable to fully inspect offside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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AD04 AEP is a 2004 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 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 AD04 AEP, 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 AEP is a 2004 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 19 June 2004.
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