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MK54 VWA

2004 Volkswagen Phaeton

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

225,657 mi
Last recorded225,657 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton81,103 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK54 VWA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 225,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp washer sprays but doesn't fully come out or retract

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 225,657 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Also cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp washer sprays but doesn't fully come out or retract

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2023 220,986 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 216,544 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 214,633 miles

Coolant pipe under Nearside front wheel arch corroded and damp

Front subframe secondary plates corroded

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 209,691 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 209,404 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 209,400 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 194,985 miles

Engine management light on.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

TPMS light on.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Dec 2013 194,650 miles

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

TPMS light on.

Engine management light on.

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 172,353 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 154,803 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Fail 3 Dec 2011 154,803 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake pad warning light on

Pass 7 Oct 2010 134,332 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 122,262 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 92,574 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 69,723 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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MK54 VWA is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 MK54 VWA, 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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MK54 VWA is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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