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SN54 LRU

2004 Volkswagen Phaeton

Grey Petrol 3184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

153,961 mi
Last recorded153,961 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton81,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN54 LRU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,184cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 153,961 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 152,358 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 146,756 miles

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 4 Sep 2015 146,756 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 29 Aug 2015 146,756 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 122,001 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 97,878 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight binding to nearside front wheel (BORDERLINE)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 92,849 miles

Inner edge of front tyres slightly worn

Pass 26 Aug 2011 83,437 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 10 Sep 2009 68,788 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 61,736 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 61,731 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 47,150 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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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SN54 LRU is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton in Grey with a 3,184cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SN54 LRU, 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 SN54 LRU registered?

SN54 LRU is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 12 November 2004.

Is SN54 LRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN54 LRU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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