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A24 HMS

2004 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

144,496 mi
Last recorded144,496 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton81,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA24 HMS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 144,496 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 140,917 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 133,359 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 123,432 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 115,529 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 115,487 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens Deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror Glass Broken (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 115,481 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp fog lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 114,003 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2020 114,002 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 110,272 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 23 Oct 2019 110,272 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 104,882 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 10 Oct 2018 104,876 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Side repeater does not face the side in mirror (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 98,781 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear tyres wearing out of shape.

Pass 25 Oct 2016 148,518 miles

Engine Management warning light on

Fail 18 Oct 2016 148,516 miles

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

Engine Management warning light on

Pass 16 Oct 2015 85,017 miles

both front tyres low on tread(worn on inner edge)

near side rear tyre getting low

Pass 21 Oct 2014 77,824 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 113,918 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 101,569 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 101,562 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2011 55,418 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 44,372 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres are slightly distorted on the inner edges

centre exhaust is blowing on join

front tyres are bold on the inner edges

n/s/f anti roll bar drop link is worn

n/s/r tyre has a deep cut to cords

nail in the n/s/r tyre

Pass 17 May 2010 44,372 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres are slightly distorted on the inner edges

centre exhaust is blowing on join

front tyres are bold on the inner edges

n/s/f anti roll bar drop link is worn

n/s/r tyre has a deep cut to cords

nail in the n/s/r tyre

Pass 15 Jun 2009 38,371 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 30,606 miles

Front discs and pads wearing low

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 35,456 miles

Uneven tread wear on rear tyres

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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A24 HMS is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 A24 HMS, 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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A24 HMS is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 2 June 2004.

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