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VA04 VBV

2004 Volkswagen Unknown

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,066 mi
Last recorded142,066 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Unknown148,388 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA04 VBV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUnknown
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 142,066 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear tyres cracking in treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2025 140,701 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 136,005 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2024 136,005 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 131,165 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 131,131 miles

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

Offside park brake performance low

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear shockers corroded

exhaust corroded

hand brake cable heavily corroded

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Unknown?

Based on 11,543 MOT tests across 2,777 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,793
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
2,777
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 74
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 72
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VA04 VBV is a 2004 Volkswagen Unknown in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2004 Volkswagen Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 148,388 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Unknown fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VA04 VBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 22 years old, this Volkswagen Unknown is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VA04 VBV registered?

VA04 VBV is a 2004 Volkswagen Unknown, first registered on 29 June 2004.

Is VA04 VBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA04 VBV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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