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SA04 XST

2004 Volkswagen Derby

Silver Petrol 1093cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

112,300 mi
Last recorded112,300 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Derby76,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA04 XST
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDerby
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,093cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2020 112,300 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2018 107,194 miles

Nearside Front door mirror glass damaged

Fail 20 Dec 2018 107,194 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front door mirror glass damaged

Pass 11 Dec 2017 99,059 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 90,724 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 90,724 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 83,353 miles

o/s/f cv boot starting to leak

rear coil springs corroded

slight blow centre exhaust

Fail 2 Nov 2015 83,353 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f cv boot starting to leak

rear coil springs corroded

slight blow centre exhaust

Pass 12 Nov 2014 72,793 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 72,793 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine warning light on

Pass 7 Feb 2014 66,992 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Feb 2014 66,992 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2013 59,480 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 59,480 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jan 2012 52,523 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 42,579 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 34,963 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 33,209 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 25,157 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 19,158 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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SA04 XST is a 2004 Volkswagen Derby in Silver with a 1,093cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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 SA04 XST, 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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SA04 XST is a 2004 Volkswagen Derby, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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