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Y1 FFD

2004 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Diesel 4921cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

128,413 mi
Last recorded128,413 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton81,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY1 FFD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,921cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 128,413 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 124,668 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 120,702 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 120,702 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm AND OUTER (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm AND OUTER (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2022 116,473 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 113,473 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 113,473 miles

Nearside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 112,339 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 109,993 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 104,845 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 101,017 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 96,161 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 86,095 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 83,430 miles

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2013 83,430 miles

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 79,720 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 79,720 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 73,887 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 71,100 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 63,892 miles

nsf tyre incorrect for vehicle. 4*4 & H speed rating

Pass 7 Mar 2008 53,868 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 37,024 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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Y1 FFD is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 4,921cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y1 FFD, 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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Y1 FFD is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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