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AD04 PKU

2004 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,982 mi
Last recorded71,982 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2013
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Passat107,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2013 71,982 miles

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

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

Service due ?

low level warning lamp on for washers

Pass 4 Mar 2013 71,982 miles

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

Service due ?

low level warning lamp on for washers

Pass 7 Nov 2011 70,541 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear discs rusty

coolant bottle low

Fail 4 Nov 2011 70,526 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear discs rusty

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coolant bottle low

Pass 21 Jun 2010 65,755 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 57,998 miles

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

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)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 31,254 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 PKU is a 2004 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PKU, 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 PKU registered?

AD04 PKU is a 2004 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 22 July 2004.

Is AD04 PKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD04 PKU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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