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OV04 UZA

2004 Volkswagen Phaeton

Purple Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,155 mi
Last recorded95,155 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2014
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton81,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 UZA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2014 95,155 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 93,109 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 86,766 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 83,114 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 80,413 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 80,392 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 62,845 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 62,845 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 41,313 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake pads wearing low

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 UZA is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton in Purple with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UZA, 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 OV04 UZA registered?

OV04 UZA is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 12 August 2004.

Is OV04 UZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV04 UZA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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