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GRZ 9660

2004 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Petrol 3184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

97,066 mi
Last recorded97,066 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton81,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRZ 9660
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,184cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2020 97,066 miles

Front brakes worn

Fail 18 Jun 2020 97,066 miles

Front brakes worn

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 92,246 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox light coating of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 89,106 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 89,106 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 85,120 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2017 85,120 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2016 80,960 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 74,406 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 29,890 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 28,029 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 22,461 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 22,340 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 21,553 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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GRZ 9660 is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 3,184cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GRZ 9660, 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 GRZ 9660 registered?

GRZ 9660 is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is GRZ 9660 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GRZ 9660 shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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