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AD04 PJU

2004 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

127,707 mi
Last recorded127,707 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Passat107,266 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 PJU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 127,707 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 112,668 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 97,402 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 97,400 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65 15 t 1.58mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.75mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 93,271 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 86,657 miles

nearside front seat belt slow to retract

Fail 30 Apr 2014 86,650 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front seat belt slow to retract

Pass 25 Nov 2013 84,360 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

o/s dip image poor

Pass 28 Nov 2012 79,169 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 72,592 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 72,584 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 65,103 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 60,278 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 52,635 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 52,635 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 44,239 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 4,730 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.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 PJU is a 2004 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,781cc 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 PJU, 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 PJU registered?

AD04 PJU is a 2004 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 4 July 2004.

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The MOT history for AD04 PJU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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