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OY54 UWH

2004 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Petrol 3184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

106,159 mi
Last recorded106,159 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton81,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY54 UWH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,184cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 106,159 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 99,426 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 97,773 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 93,177 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 93,177 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 87,557 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2019 82,485 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 77,959 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 77,919 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 67,888 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both sills corroded

engine bay cover fitted and under tray cover fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2016 64,252 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2016 64,252 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 58,143 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 53,456 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 50,226 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 45,956 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2011 43,614 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 40,637 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

all discs worn and pitted

Fail 28 Sep 2010 40,637 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 35,659 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 30,722 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 22,191 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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OY54 UWH is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 3,184cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OY54 UWH, 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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OY54 UWH is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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