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AE54 UGJ

2004 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

163,936 mi
Last recorded163,936 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2010
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton81,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 UGJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2010 163,936 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

slight flicker and discolouration offside headlamp.

Fail 19 Aug 2009 125,348 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 125,348 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 89,255 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 45,579 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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AE54 UGJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AE54 UGJ, 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 AE54 UGJ registered?

AE54 UGJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 24 September 2004.

Is AE54 UGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE54 UGJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AE54 UGJ have outstanding finance?

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