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2004 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

132,588 mi
Last recorded132,588 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton81,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 WVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2020 132,588 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 130,616 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 30 Aug 2018 121,256 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 121,256 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 110,021 miles

Front undertray missing

Fail 5 Sep 2017 110,007 miles

Stop lamp not working None working. (1.2.1b)

Front undertray missing

Pass 6 Sep 2016 96,037 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement roll bar link arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement roll bar link arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 96,037 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement roll bar link arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement roll bar link arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 96,008 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

could not check fuel cap seal as cover wouldnt open

Fail 29 Jul 2016 96,007 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner and outer edges and cut in tread but not through to cords at time of test (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 89,426 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 76,168 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 74,563 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Oil leak

Fail 16 Dec 2013 74,556 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2012 67,990 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 62,206 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 56,058 miles

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

n/s front tyre is cut on sidewallclose to the cord

Pass 23 May 2008 50,459 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2008 50,459 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2007 46,419 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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W12 WVW is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 W12 WVW, 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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W12 WVW is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 13 May 2004.

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