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S222 PCS

2004 Volkswagen Phaeton

Grey Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

83,118 mi
Last recorded83,118 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton81,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS222 PCS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 83,118 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 79,647 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 70,946 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 68,914 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 68,914 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 68,246 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 67,402 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 66,206 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 65,073 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 63,980 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 62,800 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 57,328 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 33,530 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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S222 PCS is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton in Grey with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 S222 PCS, 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 S222 PCS registered?

S222 PCS is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 7 July 2004.

Is S222 PCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S222 PCS shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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