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OY54 WYD

2004 Volkswagen Phaeton

Blue Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

85,918 mi
Last recorded85,918 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton81,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY54 WYD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 85,918 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 81,034 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 76,504 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 76,504 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 70,700 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2013 64,994 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 57,974 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 47,606 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 38,910 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 30,937 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 22,361 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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OY54 WYD is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton in Blue with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OY54 WYD, 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 OY54 WYD registered?

OY54 WYD is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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