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KLB 739

2004 Volkswagen Phaeton

Grey Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

63,496 mi
Last recorded63,496 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton81,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKLB 739
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 63,496 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward - Inner Bush is Perished and has Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Low and Wearing on Inner and Outer Edges - Scrubbing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Bushes Perished and has Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward - Inner Bush is Perished and has Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Low and Wearing on Inner and Outer Edges - Scrubbing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Bushes Perished and has Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 59,184 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND PERSIHED (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND PERSIHED (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 58,102 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 56,433 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 May 2021 51,687 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

parking brake only just met required effort

Fail 27 May 2021 51,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

parking brake only just met required effort

Pass 12 Feb 2020 48,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 45,759 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Outer Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear door window glass in down position or missing at time of test.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Nov 2017 43,423 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 38,956 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 35,202 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 31,440 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 29,910 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2012 28,153 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 25,673 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 23,360 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 20,156 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 18,878 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 140,754 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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KLB 739 is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton in Grey with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 KLB 739, 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 KLB 739 registered?

KLB 739 is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 4 August 2004.

Is KLB 739 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KLB 739 shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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