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YH04 ZVK

2004 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

95,448 mi
Last recorded95,448 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton81,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH04 ZVK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 95,448 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 87,031 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 86,903 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed marked with chalk (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 73,619 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 66,864 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/cracked also nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 66,862 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/cracked also nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 103,916 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2019 103,916 miles

Electronic braking system warning device inoperative (1.7 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2019 103,902 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 63,105 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrules corroded

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrules corroded

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 4 not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle fitted with undertrays and engine covers obscuring some components

Pass 18 Jul 2017 61,172 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 60,043 miles

under trays and engine fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2015 58,828 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2014 91,775 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Oct 2013 55,878 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 54,673 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 53,911 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 48,341 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 40,143 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 36,545 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 32,185 miles

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)

Oil leak

both rear tyres wearing inside edges.

Pass 24 May 2007 24,297 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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YH04 ZVK is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YH04 ZVK, 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 YH04 ZVK registered?

YH04 ZVK is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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