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V1 OVK

2004 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 4921cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

82,683 mi
Last recorded82,683 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton81,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV1 OVK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,921cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 82,683 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 82,110 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 81,066 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 79,515 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 75,428 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 75,428 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective unable to check under bonnet components (8.4.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 72,630 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

Pass 30 Sep 2014 69,644 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

Pass 16 Sep 2013 65,706 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 60,222 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 55,242 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Sep 2011 55,242 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 50,162 miles

dent on osf lower outer sill

osr nsf door mouldings insecure

rear registration plate deteriorated

wiperblades worn

Pass 6 Oct 2009 43,165 miles

rear registration plate cracked.

Pass 29 Sep 2008 37,514 miles

Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

damage to o/s/r door moulding (close to failure due to sharp edges)

o/s/f h/light intermittenly flickers

rear registration plate damaged

Fail 29 Sep 2008 37,514 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

damage to o/s/r door moulding (close to failure due to sharp edges)

o/s/f h/light intermittenly flickers

rear registration plate damaged

Pass 10 Aug 2007 29,761 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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V1 OVK is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 4,921cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 V1 OVK, 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 V1 OVK registered?

V1 OVK is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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The MOT history for V1 OVK shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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