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AD04 BJZ

2004 Volkswagen Passat

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

138,532 mi
Last recorded138,532 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Passat107,266 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 BJZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 138,532 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 138,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 121,295 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 121,295 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre underinflated

Pass 14 Jul 2015 111,138 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front exhaust bracket cracked

Pass 18 Jul 2014 98,566 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 87,396 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 75,807 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 75,807 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 66,319 miles

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

front disc worn

Fail 8 Jul 2011 66,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

front disc worn

Pass 6 Jul 2010 55,621 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 44,726 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 32,641 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 32,598 miles

Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 25,692 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 25,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 BJZ is a 2004 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BJZ, 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 BJZ registered?

AD04 BJZ is a 2004 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 15 July 2004.

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