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OV04 FKP

2004 Volkswagen Phaeton

Grey Diesel 4921cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,544 mi
Last recorded98,544 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2012
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton81,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 FKP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,921cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2012 98,544 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 83,175 miles

offside washer jet blocked

Pass 9 Feb 2010 79,830 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 71,275 miles

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

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

o/s/r seat belt not tested fully, buckle under seat

Pass 28 Jan 2008 65,111 miles

o/s/r seat belt stalk not checked, under seat

Pass 9 Apr 2007 51,247 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 50,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 FKP is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton in Grey with a 4,921cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FKP, 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 FKP registered?

OV04 FKP is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is OV04 FKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV04 FKP shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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