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KM54 TGJ

2004 Volkswagen Phaeton

Grey Diesel 4921cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

106,577 mi
Last recorded106,577 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton81,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM54 TGJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,921cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 106,577 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 103,822 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 101,480 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 98,907 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 93,545 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 89,499 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

passenger mirror in poor condition

Pass 6 Dec 2019 85,932 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 81,394 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 74,962 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 68,675 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 63,347 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended arm (2.4.F.3)

Fail 9 Dec 2015 63,347 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended arm (2.4.F.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 58,648 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Dec 2013 54,646 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front number plate cracked

offside front fog lamp insecure and lens broken

Fail 16 Dec 2013 54,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front number plate cracked

offside front fog lamp insecure and lens broken

Pass 18 Dec 2012 50,527 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/F tyre worn on edges.

O/S/F tyre perished.

Fail 17 Dec 2012 50,527 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/F tyre worn on edges and has cuts in tread.

O/S/R tyre perished.

Pass 20 Dec 2011 44,023 miles

front number plate in poor condition

pipe damp n.s.f wheel arch upper

slight perishing in rears tyre

Fail 19 Dec 2011 44,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

pipe o.s.f wheel area upper damp

slight perishing in rears tyre

Pass 10 Dec 2010 39,495 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 9 Dec 2010 39,495 miles

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 16 Dec 2009 33,969 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 29,045 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 22,704 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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KM54 TGJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton in Grey with a 4,921cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 KM54 TGJ, 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 KM54 TGJ registered?

KM54 TGJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 22 December 2004.

Is KM54 TGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM54 TGJ shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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