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OY04 FRJ

2004 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,408 mi
Last recorded103,408 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton81,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY04 FRJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2017 103,408 miles

ALL TYRES PERISHED

Pass 24 Dec 2014 103,305 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 97,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 97,739 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 88,522 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON. !

Fail 23 Mar 2012 88,522 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON. !

Pass 16 Mar 2011 67,876 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 67,870 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2010 55,727 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 38,190 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 30,713 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 17,678 miles

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

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 FRJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 3,189cc petrol 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 FRJ, 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 OY04 FRJ registered?

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

Is OY04 FRJ safe to buy?

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