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AD04 PKA

2004 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,508 mi
Last recorded83,508 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Passat107,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2020 83,508 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin also has heat damage (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front flexi-section deteriorated

nearside front outer cv boot deteriorated

Fail 10 Dec 2020 83,505 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Direction indicator not working door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin also has heat damage (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front flexi-section deteriorated

nearside front outer cv boot deteriorated

Pass 17 Apr 2019 79,174 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 79,174 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 77,179 miles

all four brake disc surfaces corroded

both beam patterns weak / diffused

n/s/f seat belt slow to retract

park brake performance at 16%

Fail 9 Mar 2018 77,179 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

all four brake disc surfaces corroded

both beam patterns weak / diffused

n/s/f seat belt slow to retract

park brake performance at 16%

Pass 3 Feb 2017 75,416 miles

Clutch very high.

Exhaust flexible joint deteriorated.

Front Both anti roll bar link bushes deteriorated.

Rear Brake discs in very poor condition.

Fail 3 Feb 2017 75,416 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Clutch very high.

Exhaust flexible joint deteriorated.

Front Both anti roll bar link bushes deteriorated.

Rear Brake discs in very poor condition.

Fail 7 Jan 2017 75,304 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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt multiple ()

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 70,626 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 67,379 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 65,003 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 65,003 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 61,346 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 58,411 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 52,343 miles

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

air bag light on

Pass 19 Jan 2011 52,343 miles

air bag light on

Pass 26 Jan 2010 44,785 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 41,774 miles

nsr tyre 2mm on edge

Pass 5 Dec 2007 35,167 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 33,362 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 PKA is a 2004 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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