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S31 JEC

2004 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 4921cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

130,821 mi
Last recorded130,821 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton81,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS31 JEC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,921cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 130,821 miles

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))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 125,540 miles

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))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 116,120 miles

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))

Pass 5 Mar 2023 110,675 miles

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.

Fail 15 Feb 2023 110,674 miles

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))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 102,797 miles

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))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 95,947 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 95,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2020 89,495 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 89,075 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 85,382 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 83,397 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 83,303 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 81,133 miles

engine oil on min

Pass 15 Jan 2015 78,195 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 74,871 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres wearing inside edge

Pass 15 Jan 2013 70,816 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 6,533 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 60,341 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 56,472 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 50,172 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 40,582 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 28,078 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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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.

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The MOT history for S31 JEC shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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