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KU54 KKV

2004 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Petrol 4921cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

154,584 mi
Last recorded154,584 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2011
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton81,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU54 KKV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,921cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2011 154,584 miles

n/side wing mirror cracked

Pass 1 Jul 2010 80,576 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 58,761 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

STRONG ADVISE:- OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN INNER EDGE

Fail 30 Jun 2009 58,759 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

STRONG ADVISE:- OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN INNER EDGE

Pass 16 Jan 2009 52,444 miles

Grease around nearside rear hub area

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear outer driveshaft boot deteriorating

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 42,116 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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KU54 KKV is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 4,921cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KU54 KKV, 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 KU54 KKV registered?

KU54 KKV is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 20 October 2004.

Is KU54 KKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU54 KKV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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