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OY04 FPV

2004 Volkswagen Phaeton

Blue Lpg 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

223,336 mi
Last recorded223,336 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton81,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY04 FPV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2015 223,336 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 223,016 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2013 196,355 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2013 196,355 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 May 2012 167,760 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pads light on

Pass 3 May 2011 89,936 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 75,483 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 65,468 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 65,467 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 58,106 miles

rear tyres starting to misshape on inner edges

Pass 13 Feb 2007 44,559 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 44,559 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyres worn on inner edges

o/s/r tyre starting to misshape

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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OY04 FPV is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton in Blue with a 3,189cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OY04 FPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OY04 FPV registered?

OY04 FPV is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is OY04 FPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY04 FPV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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