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BV04 TGN

2004 Volkswagen Derby

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,085 mi
Last recorded76,085 miles
Recorded on20 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Derby76,059 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 TGN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDerby
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2021 76,085 miles
Pass 16 May 2020 76,059 miles
Fail 16 May 2020 76,059 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))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2019 73,492 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jan 2019 73,491 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 70,234 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 65,778 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 65,777 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 60,699 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 56,545 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 50,534 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 50,513 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 46,252 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 46,252 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2012 39,953 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 32,703 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 6 May 2010 27,068 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 18,923 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 15,869 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 11,526 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Derby?

Based on 1,098 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.

69.5%
Pass Rate
5,320
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 44
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 28
Registration plate lamp not working 25
coil spring broken 21
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BV04 TGN is a 2004 Volkswagen Derby in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Volkswagen Derby models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 76,059 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Derby fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV04 TGN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Derby typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 22 years old, this Volkswagen Derby is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BV04 TGN is a 2004 Volkswagen Derby, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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