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AX04XJA
2004 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Colour: Green
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
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- Registration AX04XJA
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model PASSAT
- Year 2004
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
18
Passes
8
Failures
69.23%
Pass Rate
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104 Total Defects Recorded
29 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 269,041 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear middle box of exhaust corroded
- Nearside Rear ;light lense cracked
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
26 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 259,818 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
26 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 259,818 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
3 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 241,046 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
5 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 233,368 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
12 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 211,352 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
12 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 211,351 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
2 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 195,756 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
19 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 189,035 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both side outer (2.5.B.1a)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front wing corroded
- Rear surface corroded
15 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 181,747 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2018 14 Jun 202614 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 181,747 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
17 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 168,046 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
14 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 168,046 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
- Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
18 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 154,877 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 154,877 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 139,256 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 139,256 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 126,296 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2014 14 Jun 202627 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 112,167 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2013 14 Jun 20261 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 104,390 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2012 14 Jun 202615 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 94,624 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2011 14 Jun 202615 Jun 2010
Fail
Mileage: 94,624 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
16 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 82,564 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2010 14 Jun 202616 Jun 2009
Fail
Mileage: 82,564 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 64,345 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
12 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 45,153 MI
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AX04XJA was registered on 2004-07-21
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