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OE04 TPX

2004 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 4921cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,609 mi
Last recorded63,609 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton81,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE04 TPX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,921cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2017 63,609 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 60,337 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 56,134 miles

parking brake only just made required pass rate

slight movement o/s and n/s front lower inner bushes

Pass 2 Oct 2014 51,514 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 46,645 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 46,631 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)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 45,777 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2012 45,777 miles

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 37,458 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 37,458 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre very close to showing cords.

Pass 18 Jun 2009 31,916 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 38,094 miles

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 TPX is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 4,921cc diesel 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 OE04 TPX, 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 TPX registered?

OE04 TPX is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 5 July 2004.

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