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V10 TVG

2004 Volkswagen Phaeton

Blue Diesel 4921cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

111,747 mi
Last recorded111,747 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton81,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV10 TVG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,921cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2020 111,747 miles

offside front side repeater lens damaged

Pass 30 Oct 2017 108,160 miles

both repeator lamps damaged

engine covers fitted

low reardings from parking brakes

Fail 30 Oct 2017 108,156 miles

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

both repeator lamps damaged

engine covers fitted

low reardings from parking brakes

Pass 13 Sep 2016 101,677 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Sep 2016 101,677 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure glass (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2015 95,869 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Sep 2014 89,921 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Sep 2014 89,920 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2013 84,746 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre out of shape

Fail 25 Sep 2013 84,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre out of shape

Pass 28 Sep 2012 77,025 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 77,023 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

N/s/door mirror glass broken.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 69,440 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 59,875 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres are wearing from the inside shoulder but legal . may be tracking needs attn

Pass 28 Oct 2009 51,724 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 44,195 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

dipstick broken?

Pass 28 Sep 2007 37,345 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 TVG is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton in Blue with a 4,921cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 TVG, 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 V10 TVG registered?

V10 TVG is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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