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AD04 AET

2004 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,729 mi
Last recorded92,729 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2012
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Passat107,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 AET
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2012 92,729 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 83,388 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 77,720 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 77,720 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 71,573 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 71,573 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 61,151 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 61,151 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 44,984 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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AD04 AET is a 2004 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 AD04 AET, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD04 AET registered?

AD04 AET is a 2004 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 23 June 2004.

Is AD04 AET safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD04 AET shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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