MOT Status
ValidMileage
130,821 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, stepped tread design (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, stepped tread design (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge, stepped tread design (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
both rear tyres tread depth low and wearing on inner and outer edges. 235/50/18
front number plate cracked in two places but still legible.
nearside front side repeater has some LEDs defective.
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arms, Inner Bushes Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arms, Inner Bushes Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
engine oil on min
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both front tyres wearing inside edge
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Phaeton?
Based on 29,406 MOT tests across 2,246 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S31 JEC is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 4,921cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.
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 S31 JEC, 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 S31 JEC registered?
S31 JEC is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 7 January 2004.
Is S31 JEC safe to buy?
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