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AD04 PFG

2004 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

98,659 mi
Last recorded98,659 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Passat107,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 PFG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 98,659 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 98,656 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at flexi (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 31 May 2016 94,368 miles

both rear tyres worn

Pass 7 Aug 2015 83,571 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2015 83,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 77,081 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Aug 2014 77,081 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2013 69,400 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 64,819 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2011 62,333 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 56,939 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 56,939 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 26,942 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 45,184 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 37,082 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 37,082 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 PFG is a 2004 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PFG, 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 PFG is a 2004 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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