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OW04 PVK

2004 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Diesel 4921cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,454 mi
Last recorded127,454 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton81,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW04 PVK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,921cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 127,454 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 74,426 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 74,411 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 73,756 miles

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

all four shock absorber casings rusty

Pass 1 Mar 2021 72,853 miles

All tyres worn slightly on the outer side walls

Fail 25 Feb 2021 72,853 miles

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

All tyres worn slightly on the outer side walls

Pass 12 Mar 2020 72,018 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 70,041 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 70,041 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 107,753 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2018 107,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre cut in tread close to cords

Offside Rear Tyre cracked and perished

Pass 2 Nov 2016 107,232 miles

Both front tyres heavily worn

Fail 27 Oct 2016 107,232 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Both front tyres heavily worn

Pass 10 Sep 2015 105,106 miles

Both front brake discs very badly corroded and worn

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

Nearside Front dipped beam dim

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 103,397 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 103,397 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 102,073 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all round brake discs corroded

emissions to clean too test

engine oil leaks

Pass 7 Sep 2012 96,255 miles

all brake discs advanced corrosion.

Pass 21 Jul 2011 91,752 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 85,894 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 47,297 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 36,107 miles

nail in osr tyre

nsf tyre worn on outer shoulder

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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OW04 PVK is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 4,921cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 OW04 PVK, 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 OW04 PVK registered?

OW04 PVK is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 1 August 2004.

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