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MA04 EYG

2004 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,538 mi
Last recorded59,538 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2012
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton81,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA04 EYG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2012 59,538 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 56,617 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 50,247 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2010 50,247 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 31,500 miles

engine management light on

Fail 11 Mar 2008 31,498 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 6 Mar 2007 19,377 miles

Both front wipers smearing screen slightly.

N/s/r tyre wearing low and cracking in tread area.

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

Small cut in n/s/f tyre also wearing low on inner and outer edges.

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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MA04 EYG is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MA04 EYG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MA04 EYG registered?

MA04 EYG is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 12 March 2004.

Is MA04 EYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA04 EYG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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