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EDE 42C

2004 Volkswagen Type 2

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,747 mi
Last recorded48,747 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Type 256,684 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDE 42C
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 48,747 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 46,594 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 46,586 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 45,469 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 42,618 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front king pin has slight play

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 42,618 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front king pin has slight play

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 41,221 miles

Nearside Front king pin has slight play

steering idle pin slight play

Pass 24 Jul 2020 39,276 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 38,030 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 35,145 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 33,730 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 31,332 miles
Fail 21 May 2016

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 May 2015 29,975 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 19 May 2015 29,975 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 May 2014 27,772 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 26,042 miles

body corrosion

Pass 25 May 2012

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 25 May 2012 23,323 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 May 2011 21,494 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 19,281 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 13,395 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 13,393 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Upper Trailing arm modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Upper Trailing arm modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 10,578 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 2?

Based on 11,485 MOT tests across 931 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
1,092
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
931
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 935
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 631
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 538
Stop lamp not working 392
position lamp(s) not working 374
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EDE 42C is a 2004 Volkswagen Type 2 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 56,684 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 Type 2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EDE 42C, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Type 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 22 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was EDE 42C registered?

EDE 42C is a 2004 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 4 November 2004.

Is EDE 42C safe to buy?

The MOT history for EDE 42C shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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