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OE04 TKN

2004 Volkswagen Phaeton

Blue Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

139,769 mi
Last recorded139,769 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton81,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE04 TKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2015 139,769 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 133,752 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 128,644 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 124,110 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 119,521 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 113,620 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 113,435 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 2 Nov 2009 109,990 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 105,561 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 91,030 miles

advise cracking on o/s/f and n/s/f upper suspension arm bushes

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 TKN is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton in Blue with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OE04 TKN, 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 OE04 TKN registered?

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

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