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OE04 TLK

2004 Volkswagen Phaeton

Green Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,608 mi
Last recorded17,608 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2011
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton81,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE04 TLK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2011 17,608 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 17,608 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2009 10,191 miles

slight wear to all tyres on edges. o/s/f brake binding slightly.

Pass 19 Feb 2008 13,792 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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OE04 TLK is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton in Green with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OE04 TLK, 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 TLK registered?

OE04 TLK is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 21 June 2004.

Is OE04 TLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE04 TLK shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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