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AD04 PKV

2004 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

150,790 mi
Last recorded150,790 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Passat107,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 150,790 miles

Front wheel arches corroded

Offside Rear tyre perished

headlights deteriorated

Fail 10 May 2018 150,773 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front wheel arches corroded

Offside Rear tyre perished

engine management light on

headlights deteriorated

Pass 10 May 2017 145,819 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 134,659 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 122,313 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 109,994 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 109,994 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 May 2013 99,300 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)

Fail 20 May 2013 99,300 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 91,168 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 88,757 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 88,757 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 80,901 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 70,497 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 58,136 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 43,891 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 43,891 miles

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

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 PKV is a 2004 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PKV, 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 PKV registered?

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

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