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OE04 TKC

2004 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Petrol 3184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

62,330 mi
Last recorded62,330 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton81,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE04 TKC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,184cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 62,330 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2021 62,329 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 60,819 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 59,414 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 59,411 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 56,908 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all brake pipe unions corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2017 54,946 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 54,944 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 54,928 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2016 52,921 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 80,877 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 46,995 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 43,321 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 39,329 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 34,121 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 30,165 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 25,697 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 21,076 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 14,952 miles

rear service brake discs discoloured to inner surfaces

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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OE04 TKC is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 3,184cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 OE04 TKC, 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 OE04 TKC registered?

OE04 TKC is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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The MOT history for OE04 TKC shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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