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DU04 LLP

2004 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Petrol 3184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,627 mi
Last recorded122,627 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton81,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU04 LLP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,184cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 122,627 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2020 120,939 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached front upper rear arm inner bush detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached front upper rear arm inner bush detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 120,236 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 120,235 miles

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced door mirror (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 111,851 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 98,169 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 98,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 73,713 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)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 51,403 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 36,557 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2012 34,495 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 18 Oct 2011 33,519 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 31,263 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 29,428 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 29,428 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 26,709 miles

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

rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 24 Oct 2007 24,577 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 16,390 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside Outer Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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DU04 LLP is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 3,184cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DU04 LLP, 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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DU04 LLP is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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