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OW04 PWV

2004 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

151,071 mi
Last recorded151,071 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton81,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW04 PWV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 151,071 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2025 151,070 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to brake fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2024 150,637 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 149,036 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2022 147,474 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2021 147,093 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 133,467 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Very slight leak centre exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Slight oil leak rear differential.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Rear suspension drop link rubber mounts slightly worn both n/s and o/s r

Pass 3 Oct 2019 114,027 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/r & o/s/r by fuel tank (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 109,592 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 104,362 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coolant leak radiator leaking ()

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 100,447 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 94,804 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 89,806 miles

Both handbrake cables outer casing rubbed through

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2013 76,345 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2012 65,762 miles

both Nearside and Offside Front Tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 24 Oct 2011

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Mileage disply not working

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

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

Offside rear brake backing plate damaged

Pass 17 Sep 2010 53,618 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 46,982 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 37,790 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 29,287 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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OW04 PWV is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 OW04 PWV, 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 OW04 PWV registered?

OW04 PWV is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 18 August 2004.

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