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OU54 ZDY

2004 Volkswagen Phaeton

Grey Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,126 mi
Last recorded87,126 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton81,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU54 ZDY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 87,126 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 87,125 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2018 83,375 miles

Front subframe bush worn

Pass 2 Sep 2017 79,155 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 76,705 miles

front brakes worn

Pass 6 Jul 2015 71,793 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jul 2015 71,793 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2014 67,962 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 61,208 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2012 55,775 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 51,396 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 45,682 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 36,774 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 30,551 miles

SCREW IN O/SIDE REAR TYRE

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 ZDY is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton in Grey with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ZDY, 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 OU54 ZDY registered?

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

Is OU54 ZDY safe to buy?

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