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400 NXC

2004 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 4921cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

190,282 mi
Last recorded190,282 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton81,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration400 NXC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,921cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 190,282 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 190,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Aug 2016 175,394 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 168,094 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 168,090 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 158,814 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 157,619 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 106,035 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 147,747 miles

Advise rear screen cracked on N/S/R bottom corner.recommend replacement

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 129,568 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 104,028 miles

ADVISE 2X REAR TYRES ON LEGAL LIMIT ON INSIDE EDGES **********************************************

Pass 27 Oct 2008 76,367 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 76,367 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 52,527 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil level low

Pass 25 Oct 2006 26,914 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 26,914 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Phaeton?

Based on 29,406 MOT tests across 2,246 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
7,146
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,246
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 641
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 514
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 316
Headlamp aim too high 207
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 207
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400 NXC is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 4,921cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 81,103 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Phaeton fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 641 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 400 NXC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Phaeton typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Volkswagen Phaeton is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 400 NXC registered?

400 NXC is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 7 January 2004.

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