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OW04 PVZ

2004 Volkswagen Phaeton

Grey Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

183,370 mi
Last recorded183,370 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton81,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW04 PVZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2015 183,370 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 183,365 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 129,106 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 120,927 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 117,841 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 117,841 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 104,131 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 91,146 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 72,284 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 56,508 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 55,635 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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 PVZ is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton in Grey with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 PVZ, 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 PVZ registered?

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

Is OW04 PVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW04 PVZ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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