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OV04 DXE

2004 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,547 mi
Last recorded91,547 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton81,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 DXE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 91,547 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 87,873 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 87,873 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

brake pad warning light on dash

offside front brake pad warning sensor wire damaged

Pass 7 Jun 2022 82,972 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 77,545 miles

Front fog lights missing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2021 77,543 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring insecure wiring in boot (4.11 (a) (i))

Front front fog lights missing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2021 77,502 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front front fog lights missing

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured n/s front wiring to abs sensor insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Electrical wiring insecure wiring in boot insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

engine under tray missing

Pass 4 Aug 2014 72,333 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 65,705 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 58,677 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 58,677 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 48,942 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 41,620 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 36,248 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 27,736 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 19,814 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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OV04 DXE is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 OV04 DXE, 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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OV04 DXE is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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