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AD04 PZC

2004 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

110,618 mi
Last recorded110,618 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Passat107,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 PZC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2020 110,618 miles

All brakes binding

Pass 22 Jun 2018 107,045 miles

rear discs corroded

signs of oil leaks

Fail 18 Jun 2018 106,969 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

signs of oil leaks

rear discs corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2017 101,727 miles

exhaust bracket detached at front but still supported

nearside and offside front anti roll bar drop links bushes starting to perish

nearside front tyre close to limit

nearside rear tyre close to limit wearing on edges

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2016 97,289 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on outside

rear number plate marked at top

uneven wear on both rear brake discs

Fail 16 Jun 2016 97,289 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported at front and rear hanger brackets (7.1.1)

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

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on outside

rear number plate marked at top

uneven wear on both rear brake discs

Pass 19 Jun 2015 91,690 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 92,656 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 86,658 miles

offside cv boot has a pinhole in it

Pass 13 Jun 2013 81,021 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 81,021 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

front and rear discs corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2012 75,513 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 68,360 miles

both rear indicators begining to show white light.

n/s/r tyre close to wear indicators,

rear number plate begining to fade.

uneven wear on rear discs.

Pass 2 Jul 2010 62,529 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 53,455 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 43,642 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 16 Jun 2007 35,615 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 35,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (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 PZC is a 2004 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PZC, 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 PZC registered?

AD04 PZC is a 2004 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 9 July 2004.

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