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604 BAY

2004 Volkswagen Minibus

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,892 mi
Last recorded79,892 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2020
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Minibus53,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration604 BAY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMinibus
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2020 79,892 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 71,022 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Slight front brake imbalance.

Suspension low

Fail 21 Apr 2012 71,022 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Slight front brake imbalance.

Suspension low

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 69,859 miles

n/s/f outrigger rusty

o/s/r sill end rusty

Pass 6 Jun 2009 69,078 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 67,904 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 66,495 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 66,475 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 65,350 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 65,299 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering wheel weakened by cracks (2.1.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

oil leak

underside side of vechile corroded

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Minibus?

Based on 1,648 MOT tests across 128 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
2,236
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
128
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 57
Stop lamp not working 51
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 51
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 46
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35
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604 BAY is a 2004 Volkswagen Minibus in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2004 Volkswagen Minibus models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 53,715 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Minibus fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 604 BAY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Minibus typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 22 years old, this Volkswagen Minibus is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 604 BAY registered?

604 BAY is a 2004 Volkswagen Minibus, first registered on 13 August 2004.

Is 604 BAY safe to buy?

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