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OY54 WYZ

2004 Volkswagen Phaeton

Grey Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

63,223 mi
Last recorded63,223 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton81,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY54 WYZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 63,223 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 163,221 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar inappropriately repaired worn and fowling on suspension arm (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar inappropriately repaired worn and fowling suspension arm (2.4.A.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 156,545 miles

child seats fitted to rear

nearside front wheel slight brake bind

nearside rear tyre has nail in tread

Fail 22 Feb 2016 156,545 miles

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

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

child seats fitted to rear

nearside front wheel slight brake bind

nearside rear tyre has nail in tread

Pass 10 Mar 2015 150,658 miles

rear tyres perished and wearing inner edges

Fail 3 Mar 2015 150,658 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear tyres perished and wearing inner edges

Pass 28 Feb 2014 144,834 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all four tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 19 Feb 2013 135,593 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 135,592 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 110,111 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 89,970 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 89,970 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 86,350 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 77,559 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 77,559 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 61,991 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 11,842 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 11,842 miles

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

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

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 WYZ is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton in Grey with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 OY54 WYZ, 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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OY54 WYZ is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 7 October 2004.

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