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LO04 FHZ

2004 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,309 mi
Last recorded92,309 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton81,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO04 FHZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 92,309 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Lamp Lens Broken

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 86,755 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 86,755 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 78,841 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2021 70,528 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2021 70,528 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 63,211 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 56,507 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 49,340 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 46,183 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 46,048 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 42,823 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 42,822 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 39,654 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 34,862 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 31,803 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 46,085 miles

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Aug 2011 24,713 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 24,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 22,142 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 17,345 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 15,536 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 12,845 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 12,845 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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LO04 FHZ is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LO04 FHZ, 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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LO04 FHZ is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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