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V10 DVW

2004 Volkswagen Phaeton

Grey Diesel 4921cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,639 mi
Last recorded161,639 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton81,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV10 DVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,921cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 161,639 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 161,547 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 153,624 miles

All upper front suspension arms have splits in bushes

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 153,158 miles

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

All upper front suspension arms have splits in bushes

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear tyre has damage to inner side wall (been driven on with low tyre pressure)

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 130,398 miles

nearside rear tyre on 3mm and bald on edges

offside rear tyre on 3mm bald on edges

Fail 6 Mar 2013 130,043 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside rear tyre on 3mm and bald on edges

offside rear tyre on 3mm bald on edges

Pass 4 Feb 2012 110,048 miles

oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2011 91,680 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 91,670 miles

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)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 73,468 miles

Both Rear Tyres Worn Slightly on Inner Edge

Nearside Rear Brake Disc Slightly Scored

Pass 11 Mar 2009 51,259 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 37,855 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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V10 DVW is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton in Grey with a 4,921cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V10 DVW, 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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V10 DVW is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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