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RA04 PJJ

2004 Volkswagen Phaeton

Grey Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

210,806 mi
Last recorded210,806 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton81,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA04 PJJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 210,806 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 123,344 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 120,174 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 114,778 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 108,150 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 180,150 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 96,106 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 87,906 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 87,906 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 77,744 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 77,744 miles

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

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

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

under body covers fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Jun 2008 65,042 miles

rear tyres worn inner edges

Fail 20 Jun 2008 65,042 miles

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

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

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

front offside tyre worn edges

rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 11 Jun 2007 51,199 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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RA04 PJJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton in Grey with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RA04 PJJ, 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 RA04 PJJ registered?

RA04 PJJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 25 June 2004.

Is RA04 PJJ safe to buy?

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