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PX54 FUO

2004 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

152,029 mi
Last recorded152,029 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton81,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX54 FUO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 152,029 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 149,637 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 104,193 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 86,422 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

TRACTION LIGHT ON

Pass 21 Jul 2011 69,279 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2011 68,603 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 53,919 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 53,919 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 43,737 miles

undertrays fitted to underside.suspension fuel/brake pipes not all visable

Pass 3 Jul 2008 33,829 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 26,034 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)

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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PX54 FUO is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PX54 FUO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PX54 FUO registered?

PX54 FUO is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 28 September 2004.

Is PX54 FUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for PX54 FUO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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