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AD04 PHU

2004 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

106,739 mi
Last recorded106,739 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Passat107,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 PHU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 106,739 miles

BOTH HEAD LAMP COVERS FADED

N/S/R TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 13 Oct 2016 100,578 miles

BOTH HEAD LAMP COVERS FADED

Pass 22 Oct 2015 93,567 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 85,849 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2014 85,849 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2013 77,429 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 77,429 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 68,130 miles

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

beam pattern poor osf engine light on

Pass 26 Oct 2011 61,353 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2011 61,353 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 51,310 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 42,495 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 33,557 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 33,557 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 26,393 miles

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

Offside 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 PHU is a 2004 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD04 PHU registered?

AD04 PHU is a 2004 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 7 July 2004.

Is AD04 PHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD04 PHU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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