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AD04 AFU

2004 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

172,581 mi
Last recorded172,581 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Passat107,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 AFU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 172,581 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 172,220 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 169,203 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Mar 2017 169,203 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen low (1.8.B.1)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Feb 2016 151,781 miles

both front wipers starting to smear

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 136,416 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 124,246 miles

Both front top suspension arms have slight play

Front tyres wearing (inner edges)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 119,135 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

all front top suspension arm bushes perishing

both front antiroll bar link pin bushes perishing

damage to bodywork

exhaust system corroded

front headlights discolouring

front number plate cracked

rear number plate discolouring

slight blow from exhaust front flexible pipe

Pass 13 Jul 2012 105,402 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jul 2012 105,402 miles

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 90,505 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 90,505 miles

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

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

all discs corroded

exhaust corroded

front number plate cracked

oil leaks

Pass 13 Jul 2010 75,928 miles

all discs showing corrosion on edges

exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2010 75,928 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all discs showing corrosion on edges

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2009 65,555 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 53,517 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 42,247 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 AFU is a 2004 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AFU, 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 AD04 AFU registered?

AD04 AFU is a 2004 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 26 July 2004.

Is AD04 AFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD04 AFU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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