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DC53 NGU

2004 Volkswagen Phaeton

Grey Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,776 mi
Last recorded52,776 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2012
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton81,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC53 NGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2012 52,776 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 43,783 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 38,055 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 32,903 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 27,920 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 27,920 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 22,314 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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DC53 NGU is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton in Grey with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DC53 NGU, 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 DC53 NGU registered?

DC53 NGU is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 6 February 2004.

Is DC53 NGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC53 NGU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DC53 NGU have outstanding finance?

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