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MF04 ZMX

2004 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,224 mi
Last recorded108,224 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2015
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton81,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF04 ZMX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2015 108,224 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 101,820 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 96,166 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 94,875 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 92,047 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 87,632 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 87,632 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 80,931 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 73,931 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 73,874 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 59,983 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 59,983 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Both rear tyres low tread.

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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MF04 ZMX is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 MF04 ZMX, 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 MF04 ZMX registered?

MF04 ZMX is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is MF04 ZMX safe to buy?

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