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OV04 BBX

2004 Volkswagen Phaeton

Blue Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,722 mi
Last recorded96,722 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2010
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton81,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 BBX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2010 96,722 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 96,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 May 2009 71,194 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 40,661 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 33,168 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 31,989 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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OV04 BBX is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton in Blue with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OV04 BBX, 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 OV04 BBX registered?

OV04 BBX is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 15 March 2004.

Is OV04 BBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV04 BBX shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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