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L30 VWP

2004 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

69,455 mi
Last recorded69,455 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton81,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL30 VWP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 69,455 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 58,183 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 53,864 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 52,134 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 47,948 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 38,419 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 38,348 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 20 May 2020 38,348 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre cracked badly enough to show cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre cracked badly enough to show cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre cracked badly enough to show cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 37,914 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2018 37,542 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 May 2017 37,132 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 36,782 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 36,366 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 May 2014 35,973 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 15,970 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 May 2013 35,599 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 35,057 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 35,057 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 May 2011 34,280 miles

Engine warning light indicates a fault

Pass 15 May 2010 33,160 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 31,290 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 29,152 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 26,273 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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L30 VWP is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 L30 VWP, 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 L30 VWP registered?

L30 VWP is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 13 May 2004.

Is L30 VWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L30 VWP shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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