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OE04 TKA

2004 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Petrol 3184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

197,350 mi
Last recorded197,350 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton81,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE04 TKA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,184cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 197,350 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Aug 2016 197,266 miles

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front dipped beam flickering slightly

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Aug 2015 184,945 miles

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

Front oil leak

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front & rear arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front & rear arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion subframe (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 172,261 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 171,506 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre very worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Aug 2013 158,686 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 142,045 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 123,512 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 123,496 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 108,550 miles

both front tyres getting low inner edge

front anmd rear discs lipped

Fail 24 Aug 2010 108,550 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

both front tyres getting low inner edge

front anmd rear discs lipped

Pass 25 Aug 2009 91,179 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 71,271 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 47,996 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 47,996 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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OE04 TKA is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 3,184cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OE04 TKA, 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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OE04 TKA is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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