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OU54 ZDW

2004 Volkswagen Phaeton

Grey Diesel 4921cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

68,832 mi
Last recorded68,832 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton81,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU54 ZDW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,921cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 68,832 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 68,302 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test camera mounted on screen wiring hanging ()

Pass 25 Apr 2024 67,573 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 67,205 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 66,698 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 65,637 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 65,627 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 14 May 2020 64,803 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 62,091 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 57,124 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 May 2017 56,213 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 55,268 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 54,211 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 May 2014 51,875 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 49,349 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 46,959 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 43,581 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 39,916 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 36,223 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 32,477 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 26,221 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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OU54 ZDW is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton in Grey with a 4,921cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 OU54 ZDW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU54 ZDW registered?

OU54 ZDW is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is OU54 ZDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU54 ZDW shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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