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PN54 NRL

2004 Volkswagen Phaeton

Green Petrol 3184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,008 mi
Last recorded59,008 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2011
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton81,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN54 NRL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,184cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2011 59,008 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)

emissions on fast idle test lambda slightly high

rear offside and nearside hand brake not locking up and performance afect just on pass limit

Pass 2 Sep 2010 50,001 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 11 Aug 2009 42,450 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2009 42,287 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 32,210 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 19,417 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 19,417 miles

Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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)

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

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

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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PN54 NRL is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton in Green with a 3,184cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PN54 NRL, 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 PN54 NRL registered?

PN54 NRL is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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