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FD04 CKX

2004 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

121,833 mi
Last recorded121,833 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton81,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD04 CKX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2022 121,833 miles

all four tyres wearing on edges possibly low pressures

Pass 18 Jan 2022 114,696 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2022 114,696 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 108,524 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 108,524 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 104,343 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 15 Jan 2020 104,336 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 20 Dec 2018 97,034 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 92,005 miles

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

Offside Front slight brake bind

Pass 4 Jan 2017 89,095 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 142,686 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight damage to nearside outer sill

Pass 17 Mar 2015 138,020 miles

brake pad warning light on

Fail 25 Feb 2015 138,019 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

brake pad warning light on

offside rear tyre pressure low

Pass 23 Jan 2014 132,831 miles

Both front brakes binding.

Brakes squealing.

Engine management light on.

Front brake discs heavily worn.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2014 132,729 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

damage to nearside sill

engine management light on

Pass 19 Dec 2012 125,381 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 71,228 miles

Front discs worn and corroded

Front number plate cracked

O/S/R tyre worn on the inner edge

Screw in the O/S/R tyre

Fail 23 Nov 2011 71,228 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front discs worn and corroded

Front number plate cracked

O/S/R tyre worn on the inner edge

Screw in the O/S/R tyre

Pass 1 Dec 2010 65,592 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2010 65,592 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 59,291 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Dec 2009 59,291 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 51,611 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front number plate damaged

n/s rear tyre treads cracking

Fail 17 Dec 2008 51,611 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front number plate damaged

n/s rear tyre treads cracking

Pass 8 Jul 2008 47,585 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 37,822 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 37,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s headlamp aim on upper limit

o/s/r tyre slightly misshaped on inner edge & starting to crack

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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FD04 CKX is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 FD04 CKX, 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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FD04 CKX is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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