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LK04 XJE

2004 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Diesel 4921cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

109,183 mi
Last recorded109,183 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton81,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK04 XJE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,921cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 109,183 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2025 104,391 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 103,036 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 103,018 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2016 99,215 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 96,247 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2015 96,232 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 92,071 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 84,756 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 73,916 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 66,790 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

nearside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Fail 12 Nov 2011 66,790 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

nearside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Pass 30 Nov 2010 58,845 miles

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

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

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both front tyres worn on edges

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Mar 2010 51,571 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 39,103 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 38,797 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 34,041 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)

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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LK04 XJE is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 4,921cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LK04 XJE, 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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LK04 XJE is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 23 June 2004.

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