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HD53 JVZ

2004 Volkswagen Derby

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

214,154 mi
Last recorded214,154 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Derby76,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 JVZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDerby
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2019 214,154 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside rear light cluster damaged but function not impaired

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 27 Jun 2018 208,519 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 204,434 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 200,566 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 197,302 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 195,947 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 179,069 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 178,912 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 163,123 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 144,317 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2011 144,317 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 126,227 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 108,044 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Feb 2008 92,709 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 66,884 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 66,884 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)

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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HD53 JVZ is a 2004 Volkswagen Derby in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HD53 JVZ, 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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What year was HD53 JVZ registered?

HD53 JVZ is a 2004 Volkswagen Derby, first registered on 5 January 2004.

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The MOT history for HD53 JVZ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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