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G14 PCA

2004 Volkswagen Phaeton

Grey Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

190,345 mi
Last recorded190,345 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton81,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG14 PCA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2015 190,345 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2015 190,345 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 182,227 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 98,511 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 94,045 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 94,045 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 81,703 miles

both rear tyres out of shape and worn on inner edges on legal limit

n/s/f inner brake pad low

slight scoring and corrosion to front inner brake discs

Pass 25 Sep 2009 61,938 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 32,723 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 32,689 miles

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

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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G14 PCA is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton in Grey with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 G14 PCA, 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 G14 PCA registered?

G14 PCA is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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