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OU54 ZDX

2004 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

123,249 mi
Last recorded123,249 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton81,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU54 ZDX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 123,249 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 121,216 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wear senser incorrectly mounted

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 May 2025 121,216 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wear senser incorrectly mounted

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 119,816 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 118,372 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge early tyre distortion on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 118,371 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge early tyre distortion on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 116,718 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Apr 2022 116,717 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 May 2020 113,015 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 110,840 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 108,468 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 107,573 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 104,785 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 89,357 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 50,884 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 30,708 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 30,636 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 27,673 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 25,636 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 21,884 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 17,328 miles

nearside front tyre has deep cut inner edge tread

offside front tyre worn on inner edge , tracking needs adjusting ?

Pass 22 Aug 2007 14,798 miles

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

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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OU54 ZDX is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 OU54 ZDX, 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 OU54 ZDX registered?

OU54 ZDX is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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