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S16 MTD

2004 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

140,400 mi
Last recorded140,400 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton81,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS16 MTD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 140,400 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2018 130,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing from inside edge

Offside Front Tyre wearing from inside edge

Pass 25 May 2017 193,774 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 111,999 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 104,462 miles

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*

Fail 27 May 2015 104,460 miles

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*

Pass 24 May 2014 94,568 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 86,725 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 22 Mar 2012 76,768 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 67,745 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 61,535 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 47,144 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Oct 2008 32,766 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 27,695 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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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.

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What year was S16 MTD registered?

S16 MTD is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 18 August 2004.

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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.

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