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AD04 PKJ

2004 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,169 mi
Last recorded80,169 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Passat107,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 80,169 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 73,752 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 73,747 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 70,928 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Apr 2018 70,921 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 69,364 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2017 69,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 64,611 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 60,746 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 60,746 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 56,367 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 50,318 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 23 Feb 2013 50,318 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 46,855 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 38,650 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 31,141 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 31,141 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 28,822 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 25,626 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 22,248 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 22,248 miles

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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