MOT Status
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144,496 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens Deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror Glass Broken (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp fog lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Side repeater does not face the side in mirror (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Rear tyres wearing out of shape.
Engine Management warning light on
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Engine Management warning light on
both front tyres low on tread(worn on inner edge)
near side rear tyre getting low
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both rear tyres are slightly distorted on the inner edges
centre exhaust is blowing on join
front tyres are bold on the inner edges
n/s/f anti roll bar drop link is worn
n/s/r tyre has a deep cut to cords
nail in the n/s/r tyre
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both rear tyres are slightly distorted on the inner edges
centre exhaust is blowing on join
front tyres are bold on the inner edges
n/s/f anti roll bar drop link is worn
n/s/r tyre has a deep cut to cords
nail in the n/s/r tyre
Front discs and pads wearing low
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Uneven tread wear on rear tyres
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Phaeton?
Based on 29,406 MOT tests across 2,246 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A24 HMS is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 A24 HMS, 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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A24 HMS is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 2 June 2004.
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