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OY54 WZA

2004 Volkswagen Phaeton

Blue Lpg 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,065 mi
Last recorded114,065 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton81,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY54 WZA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 114,065 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 105,046 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 88,025 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2013 78,107 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Apr 2013 78,107 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 74,190 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine management light on

N/S/F Wiper spliting

O/S/R Door faulty

Pass 7 Apr 2011 72,689 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2011 72,689 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 58,393 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 73,249 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 33,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 24,546 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 WZA is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton in Blue with a 3,189cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 WZA, 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 WZA registered?

OY54 WZA is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 26 October 2004.

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