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GY04 HBP

2004 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

236,219 mi
Last recorded236,219 miles
Recorded on7 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Passat107,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY04 HBP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2016 236,219 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 May 2015 227,639 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 227,639 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

long handbrake travel. n/s @ o/s handbrake levers on calipers not returning fully

Pass 21 May 2014 216,378 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 216,378 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 May 2013 201,013 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 178,855 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 151,148 miles

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Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 May 2010 131,329 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

air bag warning light indicating srs fault

nearside front wheel trim missing

Fail 6 May 2010 131,329 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

air bag warning light indicating srs fault

nearside front wheel trim missing

Pass 9 May 2009 116,247 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 95,832 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

passenger side mirror glass damaged

Pass 31 Mar 2007 91,200 miles

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

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

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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GY04 HBP is a 2004 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GY04 HBP, 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 GY04 HBP registered?

GY04 HBP is a 2004 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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