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YL53 TWX

2004 Volkswagen Phaeton

Grey Petrol 3184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2015
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

134,843 mi
Last recorded134,843 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2014
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton81,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 TWX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,184cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 25 Jan 2014 134,843 miles

n/s/r tyre is worn on shoulder

o/s/r tyre has slight wear

Pass 19 Feb 2013 134,749 miles

n/s/r tyre has wear on inner tread

o/s/r tyre has wear on inner tread

Pass 18 Nov 2011 126,004 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 113,205 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 103,605 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 91,562 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Dec 2007 73,669 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2007 53,068 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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YL53 TWX is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton in Grey with a 3,184cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YL53 TWX, 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 YL53 TWX registered?

YL53 TWX is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 22 January 2004.

Is YL53 TWX safe to buy?

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