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WK04 KYJ

2004 Volkswagen Phaeton

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

88,308 mi
Last recorded88,308 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton81,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK04 KYJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2021 88,308 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 87,542 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 86,017 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 85,652 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 82,536 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 78,806 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 78,597 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 75,286 miles

Advise n/s and o/s front top suspenion arm inner rubbers front and back starting to break away

Pass 18 Mar 2014 68,982 miles

Advise gearbox leak

Advise under floor covers fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2013 61,720 miles

Advise n/s/f tyre wearing on edges of tyre

Advise n/s/f tyre wearing on edges of tyre and low in tread

Pass 27 Mar 2012 53,308 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 53,308 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Outer Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Inner Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Outer Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 47,424 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 47,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 47,276 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 40,001 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 36,206 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 25,319 miles

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

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

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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WK04 KYJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WK04 KYJ, 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 WK04 KYJ registered?

WK04 KYJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is WK04 KYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK04 KYJ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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