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A12 BBV

2004 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 4921cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

155,476 mi
Last recorded155,476 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton81,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 BBV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,921cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 155,476 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged, Not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted.

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2023 155,476 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating Both sides. (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged, Not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted.

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 152,833 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged but not likely to cause injury.

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 150,972 miles

Front Front bumper damaged but not likely to cause injury.

Fail 7 Jan 2021 150,972 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Front Front bumper damaged but not likely to cause injury.

Pass 22 Jan 2020 150,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre just legal 2mm

Nearside Front tyre 3mm and low inner

Fail 21 Jan 2020 150,865 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre just legal 2mm

Nearside Front tyre 3mm and low inner

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 149,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Damage to side wall not to cords but inner edge almost through to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre almost through to cords

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

Fail 17 Jan 2019 149,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Damage to side wall not to cords but inner edge almost through to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre almost through to cords

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 143,455 miles

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit

slight oil leak

Fail 15 Jan 2018 143,434 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front ball joint, arm with strut mounting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

both rear tyres close to legal limit

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge (borderline)

slight oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2017 134,350 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 134,350 miles

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

Offside Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 126,974 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014
Pass 13 Apr 2013 105,618 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 92,442 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 81,987 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 75,129 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 75,129 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 64,889 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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

sill guards, splash guards and under carrage trays limiting access to precsribed areas

Pass 23 Oct 2007 44,024 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 44,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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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A12 BBV is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 4,921cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A12 BBV, 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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A12 BBV is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 2 November 2004.

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