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Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Much of engine and transmission are covered by vehicle's undertrays
Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front outer brake pipes on calipers (1.1.11 (c))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Lighting system fault light on dash
Moisture in both rear light clusters
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake just ok on brake test
Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Slight damage to nearside inner rear light cluster
Slight damage to nearside sill
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front outer brake pipes on calipers (1.1.11 (c))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Lighting system fault light on dash
Moisture in both rear light clusters
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake just ok on brake test
Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Slight damage to nearside inner rear light cluster
Slight damage to nearside sill
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Engine management light illuminated
Nearside front tyre worn slightly on outer sections of tread
Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rears (2.4.G.2)
Both front sub frame mounting plates slightly corroded
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Engine management light staying on dash
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front inboard brake pads worn close to sensors
Slight damage to front bumper- no sharp edges
Engine management light illuminated.
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Engine management light illuminated.
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
engine management light on dash
offside front and both rear tyres starting to wear low on tread
Engine management light illuminated.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside front tyre worn on outer section of tread.
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Engine management light on.
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Engine management light on and airbag fault flagged up on information panel
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
HEADLAMP AIM ON UPPER LIMIT.SUSPENSION SLIGHTLY LOW ON NEARSIDE REAR.NEARSIDE NUMBERPLATE LIGHT SLIGHTLY DIM.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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OW04 PWY is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 PWY, 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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OW04 PWY is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 18 August 2004.
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