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VN54 RPY

2004 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2015
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

230,497 mi
Last recorded230,497 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton81,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN54 RPY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2014 230,497 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 211,181 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2013 211,181 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 196,021 miles

Engine management lamp on

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 179,488 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 164,351 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 144,273 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 144,230 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 134,903 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 117,202 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 95,777 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 95,061 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 94,425 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2007 94,207 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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VN54 RPY is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VN54 RPY, 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

How do I check the history of VN54 RPY?

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What year was VN54 RPY registered?

VN54 RPY is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 16 November 2004.

Is VN54 RPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN54 RPY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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