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2004 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
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- Registration AF04HCP
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model PASSAT
- Year 2004
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 16 Jun 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
31 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 191,802 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm joint (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm joint (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- slight corrosion on rear discs / rear brake back plates corroding / exhaust clamp snapped / engine x under covers fitted /
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- slight play in o/s track rod end /
- corrosion on all coil springs / rear axle beam corroding / bonnet pins fitted / middle box corroding
- Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
30 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 176,819 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust mounting defective clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Outer Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
1 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 162,773 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive
- Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked and chips in window (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
28 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 162,742 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked and chips in window (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
18 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 140,647 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2021 16 Jun 202628 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 135,403 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
1 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 123,945 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
19 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 123,875 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
23 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 113,899 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front wearing on inner edge
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front tyre - manufactured 2005
16 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 100,607 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
12 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 94,508 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2016 16 Jun 202611 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 94,508 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
16 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 88,888 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2015 16 Jun 202616 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 88,888 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
13 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 84,089 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 78,647 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2013 16 Jun 202614 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 72,038 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
21 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 65,584 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2011 16 Jun 202615 Jun 2010
Fail
Mileage: 65,503 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
8 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 59,054 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2010 16 Jun 202617 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 51,804 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2009 16 Jun 202625 May 2007
Fail
Mileage: 44,275 MI
16 Jun 202625 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 44,275 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2008 16 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
AF04HCP was registered on 2004-06-09
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