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OU54 ZFA

2004 Volkswagen Phaeton

Grey Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

127,964 mi
Last recorded127,964 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton81,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU54 ZFA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 127,964 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2015 106,370 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 106,370 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 95,848 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 95,846 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fail 29 Jan 2014 92,253 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 91,896 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 86,198 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 78,452 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 72,892 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 71,580 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 65,234 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 43,332 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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OU54 ZFA is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton in Grey with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OU54 ZFA, 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 OU54 ZFA registered?

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

Is OU54 ZFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU54 ZFA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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