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AD04 AHF

2004 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

148,909 mi
Last recorded148,909 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Passat107,266 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 AHF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 148,909 miles

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

Nearside Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front and rear tor arm bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front and rear arms bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 148,906 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front and rear tor arm bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front and rear arms bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 128,951 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 128,951 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 119,310 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Pass 3 Feb 2017 111,668 miles

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

front tyres low/worn inner/outer edges

headlamp condition starting to effect beam pattern/light output

Pass 8 Feb 2016 101,345 miles

centre silencer deteriorated, not blowing

Fail 1 Feb 2016 101,240 miles

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

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

centre silencer deteriorated, not blowing

Pass 8 Jan 2015 90,030 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 90,030 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 80,054 miles

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

n/s/r has slight wheel binding

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 2 Aug 2012 68,301 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 60,885 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 51,956 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 42,477 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 33,679 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 25,602 miles

Front 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 AHF is a 2004 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol 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 AHF, 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 AHF is a 2004 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 21 June 2004.

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