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AD04 PSU

2004 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

107,185 mi
Last recorded107,185 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Passat107,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 PSU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2023 107,185 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 107,185 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 104,266 miles

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

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Emissions test level label is unreadable

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush separating from casing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel arch repaired/corroded but not likely to cause injury if brushed against

Offside Front Wheel arch repaired/corroded but not likely to cause injury if brushed against

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Flexi hose between front to rear brake pipe and rear brake pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 104,264 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Cloudy to the point were beam pattern is affected (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe between flexi hose and rear brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Cloudy to the point were beam pattern is affected (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Emissions test level label is unreadable

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear arm ball joint dust cover has a small hole in it (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush separating from casing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel arch repaired/corroded but not likely to cause injury if brushed against

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Cannot be opened from outside (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel arch repaired/corroded but not likely to cause injury if brushed against

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Flexi hose between front to rear brake pipe and rear brake pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 94,281 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 93,404 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 90,290 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 92,090 miles

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 90,530 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 90,500 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 88,831 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 88,828 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 87,091 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2016 87,082 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 85,183 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 81,988 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 77,640 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 77,633 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 69,698 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 56,335 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 56,335 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 47,202 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 38,262 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 38,262 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 32,863 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 26,419 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 PSU is a 2004 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 PSU, 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 PSU is a 2004 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 23 June 2004.

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