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OV04 BFY

2004 Volkswagen Phaeton

Grey Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

144,809 mi
Last recorded144,809 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton81,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 BFY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 144,809 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear All rear suspension parts has surface corrosion

Pass 26 Jan 2023 140,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 134,466 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

park brake on limit

Pass 8 Jan 2021 130,215 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 125,856 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2019 125,562 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 119,629 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 113,524 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 107,200 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 105,597 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 99,576 miles

engine covers and under body covers obscuring some components

Pass 6 Oct 2014 91,691 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 80,739 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front brake caliper has cable ties holding on a bracket secure at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 64,237 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

both rear tyres worn smooth on inner edges

offside front tyre worn smooth on in ner edge

Pass 4 Oct 2011 49,659 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 35,189 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 24,254 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 23,323 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 19,352 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 BFY is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton in Grey with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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

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