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NH53 LLO

2004 Volkswagen Phaeton

Blue Petrol 3184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

145,320 mi
Last recorded145,320 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2013
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton81,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH53 LLO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,184cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2013 145,320 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 133,200 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front brake discs have corrosion lips

n/s/r tyre 3mm,rear tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 18 Jan 2012 133,200 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front brake discs have corrosion lips

front tyres look flat

n/s/r tyre 3mm,rear tyres wearing inner edges

rear number plate slightly loose

Pass 13 Jan 2011 119,864 miles

Engine management light on

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Rear brake pads worn

Rear heatshield loose

Underbody tray slightly loose

Pass 18 Jan 2010 104,327 miles

underbody tray has slight damage

rear brake pads look worn

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT IS ON

n/s/r tyre worn outside edge

Pass 15 Jan 2009 85,774 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jan 2009 85,774 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre 2.5mm

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm and badly worn inside edge

o/s/r tyre 3mm and wearing inside edge

Pass 16 Jan 2008 71,863 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 55,927 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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NH53 LLO is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton in Blue with a 3,184cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NH53 LLO, 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 NH53 LLO registered?

NH53 LLO is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 20 January 2004.

Is NH53 LLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for NH53 LLO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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