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FD04 HTN

2004 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,067 mi
Last recorded170,067 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Passat107,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD04 HTN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 170,067 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 155,894 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 155,344 miles

both lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating

Fail 2 Jun 2016 155,343 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating

Pass 28 May 2015 154,615 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2015 154,611 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 152,457 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

slight play in both bottom rear arm, rear bushes

Fail 28 May 2014 152,454 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside front brake binding

slight play in both bottom rear arm, rear bushes

Fail 20 May 2013 143,114 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

rear disc's slightly worn and corroded

Pass 20 May 2013 143,114 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear disc's slightly worn and corroded

Pass 31 May 2012 133,177 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 133,177 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

under tray broken

Pass 11 May 2011 124,654 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 116,621 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 108,218 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 98,735 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 98,735 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2007 90,963 miles

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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FD04 HTN is a 2004 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 FD04 HTN, 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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FD04 HTN is a 2004 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 17 May 2004.

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