MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,400 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre wearing from inside edge
Offside Front Tyre wearing from inside edge
ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT IS ON*
N/S/R TYRE HAS SIDEWALL WEAR ON BOTH INNER/OUTER OF SIDEWALLS DUE TO UNDERINFLATION*
O/S/R HAS INNER SIDEWALL WEAR DUE TO UNDERINFLATION*
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT IS ON*
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
N/S/R TYRE HAS SIDEWALL WEAR ON BOTH INNER/OUTER OF SIDEWALLS DUE TO UNDERINFLATION*
O/S/R HAS INNER SIDEWALL WEAR DUE TO UNDERINFLATION*
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)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S16 MTD is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.
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 S16 MTD, 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
How do I check the history of S16 MTD?
You can check the full history of S16 MTD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was S16 MTD registered?
S16 MTD is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 18 August 2004.
Is S16 MTD safe to buy?
The MOT history for S16 MTD shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does S16 MTD have outstanding finance?
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