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RO04 YAJ

2004 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,355 mi
Last recorded162,355 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Passat107,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO04 YAJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2015 162,355 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Dec 2014 147,916 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 141,478 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2014 141,478 miles

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

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

NSF Tyre Close To Tread Depth Limit & Bald On Outer Edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2012 132,582 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 132,578 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2011 123,210 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2011 123,210 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 114,049 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 114,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 11 Nov 2009 104,399 miles

Engine bay concealed by covers

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Vehicle wet when presented for test

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 104,399 miles

Engine bay concealed by covers

Offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Vehicle wet when presented for test

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 91,091 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 75,554 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 56,701 miles

drivers seat belt slow to retact

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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RO04 YAJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RO04 YAJ, 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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RO04 YAJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 11 March 2004.

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