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OY54 XBE

2004 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 4921cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,864 mi
Last recorded122,864 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton81,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2015 122,864 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 122,864 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 115,950 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 115,950 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 103,257 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 96,407 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 26 Jan 2011 92,467 miles

advise( front discs beginning to wear & pit)

advise( o,s,r tyre on 2mm)

advise( rear discs & pads wearing thin & pitted)

Fail 21 Jan 2011 92,467 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

advise( front discs beginning to wear & pit)

advise( o,s,r tyre on 2mm)

advise( rear discs & pads wearing thin & pitted)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 84,216 miles

advise( front & rear discs beginning to wear & pit pads ,70% worn)

advise( play in o,s,f track rod end)

advise( small chip in windscreen)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 70,996 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Oct 2008 70,996 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 54,344 miles

advise( front blades smearing screen slightly)

advise( very slight wear on front & rear discs & pads)

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 XBE is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 4,921cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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