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OY54 XAO

2004 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 4921cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

137,588 mi
Last recorded137,588 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton81,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY54 XAO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,921cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 137,588 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 135,065 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 129,352 miles

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)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 125,087 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 6 Oct 2014 117,108 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 117,108 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 103,834 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 96,157 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 89,009 miles

Front brake discs wearing thin.

Rear tyres worn on inside and outer edges

Pass 30 Sep 2010 77,301 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 63,793 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 54,714 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 41,324 miles

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 XAO is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 4,921cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 XAO, 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 XAO registered?

OY54 XAO is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 2 November 2004.

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