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OU04 XSF

2004 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

145,795 mi
Last recorded145,795 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton81,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU04 XSF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2020 145,795 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside front door damaged but no sharp edges

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 143,950 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 143,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front /Rear slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 134,233 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 124,858 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 22 May 2017 124,858 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 113,829 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear lipped (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 113,829 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear lipped (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 103,300 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 98,385 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 98,382 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 95,282 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 91,957 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear tyre worn on edges with sidewall damage

Tyre pressure monitoring light on

Pass 15 Feb 2011 89,762 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 84,377 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2008 72,031 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 72,031 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)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 64,960 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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OU04 XSF is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OU04 XSF, 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 OU04 XSF registered?

OU04 XSF is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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