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B4 AYB

2004 Volkswagen Phaeton

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

8,327 mi
Last recorded8,327 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton81,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 AYB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 8,327 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 5,024 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 8,067 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 8,038 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 7,864 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 7,470 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 7,470 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall cracks (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 7,377 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 6,783 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 6,780 miles

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 4,138 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 3,782 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 3,365 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 3,286 miles

Nearside front trye has minor damage to outer sidewall

Pass 16 Dec 2008 2,895 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 2,012 miles

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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B4 AYB is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 B4 AYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B4 AYB registered?

B4 AYB is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 8 December 2004.

Is B4 AYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B4 AYB shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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