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OU54 ZDZ

2004 Volkswagen Phaeton

Blue Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

255,922 mi
Last recorded255,922 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton81,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU54 ZDZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 255,922 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 255,922 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 147,264 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush at front of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 146,792 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush at rear of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush at front of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2017 133,328 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyre inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2016 117,274 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 108,226 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 96,666 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 93,222 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine management light on

Pass 24 Apr 2012 82,767 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 21 Oct 2010 63,160 miles

engine managment light on

Pass 21 Oct 2009 53,390 miles

engine management light on

Pass 20 Oct 2008 40,447 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 26,810 miles

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

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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 ZDZ is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton in Blue 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 ZDZ, 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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OU54 ZDZ is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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