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OY54 XAR

2004 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,680 mi
Last recorded53,680 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton81,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY54 XAR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2021 53,680 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection

Pass 15 Jul 2020 52,912 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 25 May 2018 51,588 miles

Engine cover fitted

Engine management light stays on

Fail 16 May 2018 51,585 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended rear fog lamp (1.9.4)

Engine cover fitted

Engine management light stays on

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

Pass 9 May 2017 47,906 miles

engine covers and under covers fitted

engine management light on

front brake pads 70% worn

front brake pads 70% worn

Pass 18 May 2016 44,644 miles

Engine cover fitted

Fail 18 May 2016 44,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine cover fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2015 42,122 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 11 Mar 2015 42,119 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Jan 2014 40,414 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 40,409 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

both front tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 11 Jan 2013 37,364 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 32,593 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 30,023 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 26,669 miles

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

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

Slight damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall.

Pass 18 Oct 2007 23,282 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 XAR is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 OY54 XAR, 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 XAR is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 2 November 2004.

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