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OY54 XBC

2004 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 4921cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,483 mi
Last recorded75,483 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton81,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY54 XBC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,921cc
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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 75,483 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 74,681 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2023 74,199 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 73,455 miles

covers and under tray fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2021 72,426 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 72,206 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 70,462 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 68,736 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 83,791 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 70,046 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 70,046 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 66,166 miles

p\s seat belt cover missing

Pass 21 Nov 2013 63,103 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 59,042 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 14 Nov 2012 59,042 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 15 Dec 2011 54,531 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 49,081 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)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 44,871 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 37,228 miles

2 nails on o/s/r tyre

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

Fail 1 Nov 2008 37,228 miles

2 nails on o/s/r tyre

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 26,350 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 XBC is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 4,921cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XBC, 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 OY54 XBC registered?

OY54 XBC is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 2 November 2004.

Is OY54 XBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY54 XBC shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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