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OV04 UZK

2004 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

188,445 mi
Last recorded188,445 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton81,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 UZK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 May 2025 188,445 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 188,418 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both ferrules at front to rear brake pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

reversing light not working

undertray insecure

Pass 6 Jun 2022 184,801 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at calapair (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both ferrules at front to rear brake pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2022 184,801 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at calapair (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both ferrules at front to rear brake pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 177,119 miles

advice o/s front brake hose fouling suspension arm

Fail 14 Jul 2021 177,119 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

advice o/s front brake hose fouling suspension arm

Pass 8 Jul 2020 169,650 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 169,639 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 161,162 miles

advice n/s and o/s front tyres wearing on inner tread

Fail 4 Jul 2019 161,162 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

advice n/s and o/s front tyres wearing on inner tread

Pass 9 Jul 2018 147,535 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advice n/s and o/s front tyres wearing on inner tread

Fail 9 Jul 2018 147,535 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advice n/s and o/s front tyres wearing on inner tread

Pass 19 Jul 2017 135,483 miles

advice o/s rear tyre wearing on inner tread

Pass 4 Aug 2016 121,582 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement facing rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement facing rear (2.4.G.2)

advice n/s and o/s front tyres wearing on inner and outer tread

Pass 29 Jul 2015 106,465 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 103,716 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre sidewall worn /damaged

Pass 12 Jul 2013 100,731 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 97,184 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Spare tyre defective

nearside front tyre perishing and wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

offside front tyre perishing and wearing on edges

wiper blades smearing

Pass 6 Jul 2011 94,643 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside mirror glass insecure

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 18 Jun 2010 90,933 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 84,178 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Oct 2007 138,029 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 70,383 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 UZK is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 OV04 UZK, 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 UZK is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 8 July 2004.

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