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GL04 GZP

2004 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 4921cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2018
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

103,027 mi
Last recorded103,027 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton81,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL04 GZP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,921cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 4 Jan 2017 103,027 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 87,795 miles

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

engine cover fitted

nearside front and offside front tyres starting to wear on inside edges

undertray fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2015 74,171 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 2 Jul 2013 55,313 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 41,826 miles

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

inner rear brake pads appear to be wearing thin

Pass 31 May 2011 38,086 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 34,535 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 30,337 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 25,995 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 20,520 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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GL04 GZP is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 4,921cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GL04 GZP, 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 GL04 GZP registered?

GL04 GZP is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 8 May 2004.

Is GL04 GZP safe to buy?

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