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AD04 PGX

2004 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

126,040 mi
Last recorded126,040 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Passat107,266 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 PGX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc
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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 126,040 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front cv boot slight misting of grease

Fail 27 Nov 2020 126,040 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front cv boot slight misting of grease

Pass 3 Sep 2019 118,340 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear facing arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner forward facing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear facing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Body panel wing, corroded and has been covered in tape

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner forward facing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear facing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 118,327 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear facing arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner forward facing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear facing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Body panel wing, corroded and has been covered in tape

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner forward facing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear facing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 110,232 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small hole in boot slightly expelling CV grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective light misting on plastic outer lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear facing link arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective light misting on plastic outer lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear facing link arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 110,232 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small hole in boot slightly expelling CV grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective light misting on plastic outer lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear facing link arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing corroded and has sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective light misting on plastic outer lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear facing link arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 103,071 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 96,925 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 96,924 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both front (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 89,607 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 89,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

IN MY OPINION DUE TO THE BROKEN NSF SPRING THIS VEHICLE SHOULD NOT BE DRIVEN.

Pass 8 Aug 2014 84,076 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre sidewall slight damage

Fail 8 Aug 2014 84,076 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre sidewall slight damage

Pass 15 Jul 2013 78,727 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 78,727 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

pad warning light

Pass 8 Aug 2012 73,515 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre cracking

offside rear wheel arch damaged

Pass 10 Aug 2011 66,093 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 59,117 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 59,117 miles

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

WIPER DAMAGE TO WINDSCREEN.

Pass 14 Jul 2009 51,251 miles

ALL TYRES 2 TO 3MM/ SLIGHT WINDSCREEN DAMAGE.

Pass 15 Jul 2008 44,472 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 44,472 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 36,152 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 PGX is a 2004 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 PGX, 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 PGX registered?

AD04 PGX is a 2004 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 8 July 2004.

Is AD04 PGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD04 PGX shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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