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LL53 AUC

2004 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,547 mi
Last recorded50,547 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton81,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL53 AUC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2023 50,547 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 50,371 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2021 50,017 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 49,285 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 44,612 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front upper arm bushes slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated all rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 36,013 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front c arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre brake light inop

Fail 14 Sep 2017 35,993 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty not operating when ignition is off (1.4.B.1d)

Front front brake binding both (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Front bonnet not secure

Pass 6 Oct 2015 34,568 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 32,032 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 31,553 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 26 Sep 2012 30,587 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 27,551 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 26,556 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 25,044 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 25,044 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 23,969 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 16,729 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 17,726 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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LL53 AUC is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 LL53 AUC, 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 LL53 AUC registered?

LL53 AUC is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 27 January 2004.

Is LL53 AUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LL53 AUC shows 18 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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