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SG04 JHA

2004 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,385 mi
Last recorded101,385 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton81,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG04 JHA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 101,385 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 101,378 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 90,192 miles

front disc and pads worn

o/s/f top arm bush worn

Pass 8 Jan 2016 81,598 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 70,130 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 61,650 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 56,376 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 56,376 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 53,447 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 51,879 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

front brake discs beginning to corrode on inside surface

nearside rear tyre is worn on outside edge and has signs of cracking

Pass 8 Oct 2009 46,107 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 41,364 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 29,490 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 27,111 miles

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

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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SG04 JHA is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SG04 JHA, 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 SG04 JHA registered?

SG04 JHA is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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