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JG53 XPO

2004 Volkswagen Phaeton

Grey Diesel 4921cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,656 mi
Last recorded70,656 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2014
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton81,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJG53 XPO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,921cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2014 70,656 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 70,058 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

slight seepage from gearbox oil pipe

Pass 17 Jun 2013 65,767 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 57,619 miles

all 4 discsd slightly scored

Pass 7 Aug 2010 53,824 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 53,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 47,711 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 42,762 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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JG53 XPO is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton in Grey with a 4,921cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 JG53 XPO, 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 JG53 XPO registered?

JG53 XPO is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 6 April 2004.

Is JG53 XPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for JG53 XPO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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